FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Falconets Thrash New Caledonia 10-1 to Reach Round of 16
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, put on a dominant display at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, crushing New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group F fixture at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź.
The victory seals Nigeria’s qualification for the Round of 16, finishing second in Group F with 4 points and a +7 goal difference, edging out China on goal difference.
Match Summary
Nigeria dictated the tempo from kickoff, breaking through in the 17th minute:
17′ & 19′: Ramotalahi Kareem converted a penalty to open the scoring, followed quickly by a strike from Rebecca Adegbemile.
23′ & 27′: Seimeyeha Akekoromowei made it 3-0 before Kareem netted her second of the afternoon.
Second Half Rampage: Substitute Winner David came off the bench at halftime and made an immediate impact, netting three goals alongside Kareem’s completed hat-trick. Tosin Rafiu and Adegbemile added to the scoreline.
89′: Joceline Kourevi grabbed a late consolation goal for New Caledonia.
What’s Next?
Head Coach Moses Aduku’s side will now face England, the winners of Group E, in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
