The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Nigeria’s Falconets following their impressive round of 16 win against England on Thursday at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup.
After finishing second in Group F, the Falconets thrashed England 3-0 thanks to goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary Mamudu.
It was the Falconets’ second win in four meetings with England at the U-20 women’s World Cup (two draws).
Commenting on the superb win CAF wrote on their X handle: “QUARTER-FINALS BOUND! 🇳🇬😍.
“Nigeria deliver against England to book their place in the #U20WWC last eight! 👏👏.”
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Meanwhile, the Falconets will take on Colombia in the quarterfinal, after the South Americans edged out hosts Poland in the quarterfinals also on Thursday.
The only time the Falconets and Colombia clashed at the U-20 women’s World Cup was in the semifinal of the 2010 edition.
After 90 minutes of football, Ebere Orii’s second minute strike secured a 1-0 win for the Falconets.
By James Agberebi
