Brave Falconets Demolish New Caledonia 10-1, Set up Last 16 Clash with England
Duro Ikhazuagbe With elimination staring at them after losing to Spain in their opening Group F game and held China goalless, Nigeria’s Falconets, responded in emphatic fashion yesterday to crush New Caledonia
Nigeria's Falconets stunned New Caledonia 10-1 in a dramatic Group F match, advancing to the last 16 of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Having previously lost to Spain and drawn with China PR, the win marked Nigeria's best winning margin in the tournament. Led by Onajite David's hat-trick (60th, 75th, and added time second period), Nigeria outscored New Caledonia 10-1.
Additional goals came from Ramotalahi Kareem (64th), Rebecca Adegbemile (74th), and Tosin Rafiu (70th), with Onyedikachi Ekezie providing an assist. The goals were concentrated in the second half as Nigeria dominated possession and created numerous chances. New Caledonia scored a consolation goal in the 89th minute, but David completed her hat-trick in stoppage time.
Nigeria's win improved their goal difference and secured a second-place finish in Group F. Head Coach Moses Aduku utilized substitutions to maintain intensity, while NFF's Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, praised the team's performance, urging them to continue their winning mentality.
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