2026 U-20 WWC: Akekoromowei scoops POTM in Falconets’ win over England
Janet Akekoromowei was named Player of the Match following Nigeria’s 3-0 win over England in their Round of 16 encounter at the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Tosin Rafiu got things going for the Falconets with a contender for Goal of the Tournament in the eighth minute. The midfielder attacked down the left wing, weaved […] 2026 U-20 WWC: Akekoromowei scoops POTM in Falconets’ win over England
Christiana Uzoma and Ramotalahi Kareem, members of Nigeria's Falconets U-20 Women's team, are optimistic ahead of their Round of 16 match against England. The match will take place at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday. Uzoma, the team captain, expressed her team's positive outlook, stating, "The mood in camp is very good, it’s a winning mentality.
We are not scared of England, we are fully prepared for them and Nigerians should expect victory." Kareem, who played a key part in Nigeria's 10-1 win over New Caledonia securing their spot in the Round of 16, assured their supporters, "Please come and support us, pray for us and we are promising you that we won’t disappoint, we will win."
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