2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Overcome England 3-0 to Reach Quarter-Finals
Nigeria's Falconets secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating England 3-0 in a match held at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
Nigeria took the lead in the seventh minute when Tosin Rafiu capitalized on a superb run into the England box, dribbling past a defender before slotting the ball into the net.
The Falconets doubled their lead two minutes after the break through Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei.
Substitute Mary Mamudu sealed the victory for Nigeria in the 73rd minute, adding the third goal.
With this win, Nigeria will face the winner of the Poland vs. Colombia Round of 16 tie in the last-eight.
- Nigeria's Falconets secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after defeating England 3-0 in a match held at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
- Nigeria took the lead in the seventh minute when Tosin Rafiu capitalized on a superb run into the England box, dribbling past a defender before slotting the ball into the net.
- The Falconets doubled their lead two minutes after the break through Benfica striker Janet Akekoromowei.
- Substitute Mary Mamudu sealed the victory for Nigeria in the 73rd minute, adding the third goal.
- With this win, Nigeria will face the winner of the Poland vs. Colombia Round of 16 tie in the last-eight.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
