Falconets beat England 3-0, set up Colombia quarter-final in U-20 Women's World Cup
Nigeria's Falconets secured a 3-0 victory over England in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, with goals from Rafiu, Akekoromowei, and Mamudu, and a standout penalty save by goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma. The win came after Nigeria lost their opening two matches, then rebounded with a 10-1 win over New Caledonia to find form. The Falconets will now face Colombia in the quarter-finals on Sunday, September 22, 2026, at Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Poland, with kickoff at 2:00 pm local time. Colombia has never been eliminated before the quarter-finals in their four World Cup appearances and recently beat hosts Poland 1-0 to reach this stage. The winner advances to the semi-finals, giving Nigeria a chance to reach the last four for the first time since Canada 2014, when Asisat Oshoala starred. With both teams riding momentum, the match promises a tight contest for a place in the final four.
Will you tune in to support the Falconets as they chase a historic semi-final berth, or will you rely on updates to see if Nigeria can add another deep run to its U-20 Women's World Cup legacy?