Falconets beat England 3-0, reach World Cup quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a convincing 3-0 victory over England in Poland. Read More: https://punchng.com/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals/
Nigeria’s women’s national football team, the Falconets, secured a 3-0 victory over England in their Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup held in Poland. The match took place at Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała. Tosin Rafiu scored the opener for Nigeria in the eighth minute, followed by Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubling the lead shortly after halftime.
Mary Mamudu sealed the win with a goal in the 73rd minute, ensuring Nigeria’s place in the quarter-finals of the tournament. England had a chance to equalize with a penalty in the first half, but goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma made a crucial save, keeping Nigeria ahead. The Falconets, who topped Group F with four points after losing their opening game to Spain and drawing with China, will face the United States in the quarter-finals after England’s loss.
This win marks Nigeria’s advancement to the next round of the competition, as they pursue their first U-20 Women’s World Cup title.
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