{
  "id": 8070893,
  "title": "2026 U-20 WWC: England underrated Falconets -Aduku",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/2026-u-20-wwc-england-underrated-falconets-aduku",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T17:34:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/17/2026-u-20-wwc-england-underrated-falconets-aduku/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moses Aduku, the head coach of Nigeria's Falconets, has commented on England's undervaluation of his team during the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 match, according to the DAILY POST.\n\nNigeria secured a 3-0 victory over the Young Lionesses, advancing to the quarter-finals where they will face either Poland or Colombia. Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei, and substitute Mary Mamudu all scored for the Falconets in the game. Their captain, Christianah Uzoma, also made a crucial penalty save, denying the Europeans a goal.\n\nAduku acknowledged that the English team underestimated his side, stating that they never believed the Falconets could perform at this level. He told FIFA that the English team \"never believed that we could play up to this level.\" However, after the group stage, Aduku had predicted that the World Cup was just beginning for his team.\n\nAs they prepare for their quarter-final fixture, Aduku emphasized the importance of his players focusing on the upcoming challenge. \"After the game, I told the players, this game is gone, let’s have a short celebration because we have the next game to play so let’s focus on the next one,\" he added.",
  "summary": "Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has said England underrated his team in their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 encounter, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria thrashed the Young Lionesses 3-0 to seal a place in the quarter-finals where they will meet either hosts Poland or Colombia. Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei, and substitute Mary […] 2026 U-20 WWC: England underrated Falconets -Aduku",
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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."
}