Falconets thrash New Caledonia 10-1, set up England clash
Nigeria’s Falconets produced a stunning attacking display on Sunday, defeating New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The emphatic victory at Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź secured Nigeria’s place in the Round of 16 and confirmed a second-place finish in the group. Winner Onajite […]
Nigeria's Falconets delivered an impressive 10-1 victory over New Caledonia on Sunday at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, advancing to the Round of 16 and securing a second-place finish in Group F. Onajite David led the scoring with a hat-trick in the 60th, 75th, and stoppage-time minutes, while Ramotalahi Kareem, Rebecca Adegbeimile, and Tosin Rafiu also found the back of the net.
New Caledonia managed a consolation goal in the 89th minute through Joceline Kourevi. Head Coach Moses Aduku made tactical substitutions to maintain the team's momentum. The win puts Nigeria in a Round of 16 match against England, with Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, expressing pride in the team's resilience and determination.
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