Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Ladies’s World Cup after a convincing 3-0 win over England of their Spherical of 16 match in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
Tosin Rafiu gave Nigeria an early lead within the eighth minute together with her second objective of the match.
England had an opportunity to equalise earlier than half time after being awarded a penalty, however Falconets captain Christiana Uzoma saved Rachel Maltby’s effort to maintain Nigeria forward on the break.
The Falconets doubled their lead simply two minutes after the restart when Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei scored within the forty seventh minute.
Mary Mamudu then accomplished the scoring within the 73rd minute as Nigeria secured a cushty 3-0 victory and a spot within the final eight.
The win additionally prolonged Nigeria’s unbeaten report in opposition to England on the U-20 Ladies’s World Cup. The 2 groups had beforehand met 3 times, with Nigeria successful as soon as and the opposite two matches ending in attracts.
Coach Moses Aduku’s aspect have now recorded two wins within the match. Nigeria began with a 2-0 defeat to Spain, adopted by a goalless draw in opposition to China earlier than they produced a 10-1 win over New Caledonia to complete second in Group F.
The Falconets have scored 13 targets in 4 matches and stored two clear sheets.
The victory additionally marks an enchancment in Nigeria’s defensive efficiency after conceding three targets of their first three group matches.
Nigeria will now face both hosts Poland or Colombia within the quarterfinals on September 20 at Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź in Łódź.
