{
  "id": 8093294,
  "title": "Falconets smash England 3-0 to reach U20 World Cup quarter-final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/falconets-smash-england-3-0-to-reach-u20-world-cup-quarter-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T18:53:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/falconets-smash-england-3-0-to-reach-u20-world-cup-quarter-final/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Super Falconets secured their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland with a 3-0 victory over England on Thursday. The match at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium was a thrilling contest, and the Falconets emerged victorious due to their strong attacking prowess. Goals were scored by Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowe, and Mary Mmadu.\n\nNigeria took an early lead in the 8th minute through a brilliant solo effort from midfielder Rafiu. She outpaced England midfielder May Cruft in the penalty area and found the back of the net with a low shot. The young Lionesses had a penalty opportunity to equalize, but goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma saved the day, knocking the shot off the crossbar and onto the goalpost.\n\nThe second half began with Aduku leading the Nigerian team, and they capitalized on a corner kick delivered by the young striker. Akekoromowe capitalized on a half-cleared corner, slamming a volley into the net at the near post for a 2-0 advantage. Nigeria secured their third goal on the 73rd minute with Mmadu's side-footed effort, following up on Akekoromowe's interception near the box.\n\nThis victory marks Nigeria's second win over England and their unbeaten record against the European nation. The Falconets now join the ranks of only nine times in tournament history that Nigeria has reached the quarter-final stage. This is also the Falconets' first-ever appearance in the last-eight stage since 2022, where they will face either Poland or Colombia on September 20.",
  "summary": "The Super Falconets of Nigeria have reached the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland with a 3-0 win over England on Thursday. The round-of-16 encounter between both nations was an entertaining affair and the Falconets prevailed thanks to superior firepower at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium, with goals scored by Tosin Rafiu, […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Falconets beat England 3-0, reach World Cup quarter-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/falconets-beat-england-3-0-reach-world-cup-quarter-finals",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:40:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "England 0-3 Nigeria: Falconets cruise into World Cup quarter-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/england-0-3-nigeria-falconets-cruise-into-world-cup-quarter-finals",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:46:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "The big questions for Tuchel's first England squad since World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/the-big-questions-for-tuchels-first-england-squad-since-world-cup",
        "published": "2026-09-17T16:47:18.000Z"
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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."
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