{
  "id": 7315980,
  "title": "2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets still work in progress despite New Caledonia win – Aduku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/2026-u-20-wwc-falconets-still-work-in-progress-despite-new-caledonia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T12:15:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/14/2026-u-20-wwc-falconets-still-work-in-progress-despite-new-caledonia-win-aduku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's U-20 women's national football team, known as the Falconets, secured a decisive 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their last group game of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Lodz. This emphatic win automatically qualified Nigeria for the Round of 16, where they will face England in a crucial match on Thursday.\n\nDespite their dominant performance against the tournament debutants, Nigeria's coach Moses Aduku acknowledged that his team is still a work in progress. Aduku emphasized that while the win and qualification for the next round are significant achievements, the World Cup is only just beginning for them. \"For us the World Cup is just starting, we thank God for the 10 goals and for qualifying for the next round but like I said for us the World Cup is just starting,\" Aduku said.\n\nAduku highlighted the importance of addressing the team's weaknesses before their next match. He stated, \"We had some lapses despite the win but we will go back and take care of them.\" Nigeria finished second in Group F with four points from three games, showcasing their strong form heading into the knockout stage of the tournament.",
  "summary": "Moses Aduku has admitted that his team is still a work in progress despite the dominant victory over New Caledonia. The Falconets were at their devastating best, thrashing the tournament debutants 10-1 in their last group game in Lodz on Sunday. The emphatic victory guaranteed Nigeria a place in the Round of 16 of the […] 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets still work in progress despite New Caledonia win –…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}