Falconets crush England 3-0, reach U-20 Women's World Cup quarter-finals

Earlier today, Nigeria's U-20 women's team, the Falconets, beat England 3-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, played in Poland. Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei, and substitute Mary Mamudu scored the goals, while captain Christianah Uzoma saved a penalty to preserve the clean sheet. The victory sends Nigeria into the quarter-finals where they will face either tournament hosts Poland or Colombia.

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku said his players surprised England by raising their game and that the English side had underestimated them. He told the squad after the match to celebrate briefly then shift focus to the next game, stressing that the World Cup is just starting for Nigeria. The result boosts confidence in the team's ability to compete with traditional powers and highlights the progress of women's youth football in the country.

With the quarter-finals approaching, will you tune in to see if the Falconets can advance further, and how might their performance inspire greater support for women's sports in your community?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/17/2026-u-20-wwc-england-underrated-falconets-aduku/