Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after a commanding 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final Group F match on Sunday.
The emphatic win saw Nigeria finish second in the group with four points, following a 2-0 defeat to Spain and a goalless draw with China.
Ramotalahi Kareem and Onajite David each scored a hat-trick, while Rebecca Adegbemile added two goals. Tosin Rafiu and Janet Akekoromowei were also on target.
New Caledonia scored a consolation through Joceline Kourevi, but the Falconets remained dominant throughout the encounter.
Kareem, who was named Player of the Match, said the team was ready for its next challenge.
“We’re ready for the match against England. We’ll prepare as well as we possibly can for the Round of 16 against a strong side,” she said.
The Falconets will face Group E winners England in the Round of 16 on Thursday as they target a place in the quarter-finals.
