Nigeria’s Falconets have qualified for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group F match in Poland.
Ramotalahi Kareem and substitute Winner David scored hat-tricks, while Rebecca Adegbemile added a brace. Seimeyeha Akekoromowei and Tosin Rafiu also scored. The victory took Nigeria to four points, finishing second behind Spain on goal difference ahead of China. The Falconets will now advance to the Round of 16.
Key Points:
The emphatic win boosts team confidence ahead of knockout fixtures.
Nigeria’s attacking prowess signals potential for a deep tournament run.
Qualification keeps Nigeria’s hopes of a first U-20 World Cup title alive.
The result showcases the depth of Nigeria’s women’s football talent.
A strong tournament could inspire more investment in female youth football.
The Falconets advance to the Round of 16 with momentum. Fans should watch for their next fixture as they chase a historic titles
