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Falconets Thrash England 3-0, Storm Into U-20 World Cup Quarter-Finals

Nigeria’s Falconets continued their impressive run at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, defeating England 3-0 to secure a place in the quarter-finals in Poland.

Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mercy Mamudu scored for Nigeria in a commanding Round of 16 performance that saw the Falconets overcome England and keep Africa’s hopes alive in the competition.

Nigeria made a fast start at the Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała, taking the lead after just eight minutes.

Rafiu produced a moment of individual brilliance, attacking down the left wing before weaving her way through the England defence and firing past goalkeeper Katie Cox.

England responded by enjoying more possession, but Nigeria remained dangerous while goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma proved crucial at the other end.

Uzoma kept the Falconets in front with a brilliant save to deny England forward Princess Ademiluyi.

England were then handed an opportunity to equalise from the penalty spot, but Uzoma again came to Nigeria’s rescue, stopping the in-form Rachel Maltby and pushing the ball onto the bar and away to safety.

Just two minutes into the second half, Akekoromowei doubled the lead with a well-taken left-footed volley to put the Falconets firmly in control.

England tried to find a way back into the contest, but Nigeria continued to create the more dangerous opportunities.

Mamudu then put the result beyond doubt in the 73rd minute, completing a thoroughly deserved 3-0 victory for the Falconets.

The result marks another significant turnaround for Nigeria at the tournament. Moses Aduku’s side began their Group F campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Spain before playing out a goalless draw against China, leaving them with just one point from their opening two matches.

With qualification at stake in their final group match, the Falconets responded with a 10-1 demolition of New Caledonia to finish second in Group F on four points and advance to the knockout stage.

Ramotalahi Kareem and Winner Onajite David scored hat-tricks in that victory, while Rebecca Adegbemile scored twice, with Akekoromowei and Rafiu also finding the net.

Nigeria, two-time runners-up at the U-20 Women’s World Cup, will now face the winner of the Poland-Colombia Round of 16 tie in Lodz on Sunday for a place in the semi-finals.

https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/17/falconets-thrash-england-3-0-storm-u-20-world-cup-quarter-finals/

Congratulations to our young girls. Go, go, you are destined for the cup

Heart-warming result! God go go ahead to clinch the trophy;

Nice one from the Nigerian girls.
After this tournament , some of them should be integrated into the National Female's Team, the super falcons.
The Super Falcons need influx of new and fresh legs so that the old Mama's in the team can gradually retire from the team.

I think the English girls underated the falconet and they paid for it

God bless our girls
God bless Nigeria and keep it as one forever

Tinubu TinubuubTinubuuu

How them no go trash England. Women playing against teenage girls

Congratulations for making us proud.
Keep going higher!

After how many hours? The match ended hours ago .

But if it Super eagles playing . Una go rush post am....

Whao! Good one girls. You are gradually picking up. Keep it steady.

The GK was incredible today...kept the team in the game in the first half

Sublime performance from the girls in the second half

Wotowotoman:
How them no go trash England. Women playing against teenage girls

Lolz, 16 character from where

Waoooo!


Oh God please don't allow this Tinubu's BAD LUCK disturbing many things in Nigeria to affect this girls. 🙏🙏


Please those who are close to Tinubu should warn him never to call or Show that his ugly face around this girls.


I'm just begging, I'm not attacking anybody o!


🙏🙏🙏

Some people will be very sad with this development!

Congratulations to Nigerians, we will beat Canada.

Let's use these set of players replace the current super falcons. Those ones are tired

robosky02:
Falconets Thrash England 3-0, Storm Into U-20 World Cup Quarter-Finals

Nigeria’s Falconets continued their impressive run at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, defeating England 3-0 to secure a place in the quarter-finals in Poland.

Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mercy Mamudu scored for Nigeria in a commanding Round of 16 performance that saw the Falconets overcome England and keep Africa’s hopes alive in the competition.

Nigeria made a fast start at the Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała, taking the lead after just eight minutes.

Rafiu produced a moment of individual brilliance, attacking down the left wing before weaving her way through the England defence and firing past goalkeeper Katie Cox.

England responded by enjoying more possession, but Nigeria remained dangerous while goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma proved crucial at the other end.

Uzoma kept the Falconets in front with a brilliant save to deny England forward Princess Ademiluyi.

England were then handed an opportunity to equalise from the penalty spot, but Uzoma again came to Nigeria’s rescue, stopping the in-form Rachel Maltby and pushing the ball onto the bar and away to safety.

Just two minutes into the second half, Akekoromowei doubled the lead with a well-taken left-footed volley to put the Falconets firmly in control.

England tried to find a way back into the contest, but Nigeria continued to create the more dangerous opportunities.

Mamudu then put the result beyond doubt in the 73rd minute, completing a thoroughly deserved 3-0 victory for the Falconets.

The result marks another significant turnaround for Nigeria at the tournament. Moses Aduku’s side began their Group F campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Spain before playing out a goalless draw against China, leaving them with just one point from their opening two matches.

With qualification at stake in their final group match, the Falconets responded with a 10-1 demolition of New Caledonia to finish second in Group F on four points and advance to the knockout stage.

Ramotalahi Kareem and Winner Onajite David scored hat-tricks in that victory, while Rebecca Adegbemile scored twice, with Akekoromowei and Rafiu also finding the net.

Nigeria, two-time runners-up at the U-20 Women’s World Cup, will now face the winner of the Poland-Colombia Round of 16 tie in Lodz on Sunday for a place in the semi-finals.

https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/17/falconets-thrash-england-3-0-storm-u-20-world-cup-quarter-finals/

Congratulations to our teenage girls



Thank you for your attention to this matter

lordm:
God bless our girls
God bless Nigeria and keep it as one forever

Na that fover u go mend ooo

Abeg

femi4:
The GK was incredible today...kept the team in the game in the first half

Sublime performance from the girls in the second half

Where tv or app or link did you watch the match on

I hope these female players are actually within or below that age bracket.

In 5-10 years,most of these English female players will still be playing regularly while most of our own youthful female players will be.playing as if they are in their 40s.

PDPdestroyer:
Some people will be very sad with this development!

Is this how miserable your 30k life is?

Abeg wehdon to the girls o jare.

True Amazons!

Oh, really? Let’s see if we’re still relevant for next season.

Technical Writer

Unbelievable!!!
Though I expected it to be a 50-50 encounter. Nice one from the girls. Keep soaring

Fatbam003:
Tinubu TinubuubTinubuuu

Gehgeh bite you?
Some characters missing

just2endowed:
Where tv or app or link did you watch the match on

Formerly fifa plus..now on dazn

Fatbam003:
Tinubu TinubuubTinubuuu

How many times did you calll him?

Una sure say those girls wey play for Nigeria no reduce their age? 😂 Before you know am, plenty of dem no go fit play active football again for the next five years because of the age wey dem don adjust.😂⚽

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Wotowotoman:
How them no go trash England. Women playing against teenage girls

This is the actual comment I was looking for. 😂😂😂

So this woman like this is "under 20",
You people should fear God o 😎