By Reloaded News Sports Desk
Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3-0 in their round-of-16 encounter.
The Nigerian side produced a commanding performance to eliminate the Young Lionesses and continue their campaign in the tournament.
England coach Lydia Bedford acknowledged that her team struggled with Nigeria’s physicality during the match.
The victory keeps Nigeria as the only African team remaining in the competition.
The Falconets will now face Colombia in the quarter-finals as they continue their pursuit of the world title.
Nigeria’s progress has strengthened the country’s presence in the knockout stages of another major FIFA women’s competition.
