England's Nigerian-born striker Ademiluyi ready to face Falconets in U-20 WWC

Princess Ademiluyi, the England U20 striker born to Nigerian parents, said she is eager to face the Falconets in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The match takes place today, Thursday afternoon, at Stadion Miejski Bielsko‑Biała in Bielsko‑Biała, Poland. Ademiluyi, who wears the No. 9 jersey, scored in England’s 5‑1 group‑stage win over Tanzania and helped the Young Lionesses finish the group undefeated.

Although eligible to represent Nigeria through her parentage, Ademiluyi has played for England at youth level and would need to submit a formal nationality‑change request should she ever decide to switch allegiance. She stressed that she will approach the game professionally, treating it like any other fixture, but looks forward to chatting with Nigerian players after the final whistle.

For Nigerian fans, the encounter offers a glimpse of diaspora talent choosing where to play and highlights the personal connections that often surface when Nigeria meets teams with heritage players. No immediate action is required from spectators—just note the kickoff time and enjoy the contest.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/17/u-20-wwc-nigerian-born-england-star-ademiluyi-ready-for-falconets/