2026 U-20 WWC: England coach Bedford disappointed after loss to Falconets
England U-20 women’s head coach Lydia Bedford has expressed disappointment after her team’s loss to Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The Young Lionesses were eliminated from the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Nigeria in their Round of 16 encounter in Bielsko-Biala. Nigeria took an early lead through midfielder […] 2026 U-20 WWC: England coach Bedford…
England's U-20 women's head coach Lydia Bedford expressed disappointment following her team's 3-0 loss to Nigeria during the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The Young Lionesses were eliminated from the tournament in the Round of 16, held in Bielsko-Biala. Nigeria scored the opening goal through midfielder Tosin Rafiu. England goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma managed to save a shot from England forward Princess Ademiluyi, and later, Uzoma made a crucial penalty save, preventing Rachel Maltby from scoring.
Bedford admitted that his team struggled to keep up with Nigeria's direct and physical style of play, admitting that they were unable to compete with the opposition's strength.
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