Nigeria’s Falconets have booked their place in the final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Rwanda. The match took place on Saturday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.
The Nigerian side, coached by Moses Aduku, secured the second qualifying round with a 5-0 aggregate win, following their earlier 1-0 victory in the first leg.
The Falconets wasted no time taking control of the game. Precious Oscar opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 13th minute, setting the tone for the match. Just seven minutes later, Tumininu Adeshina doubled the lead, giving the home crowd much to cheer about.
In the second half, the Falconets continued their dominance. Janet Akekoromwei added a third goal, putting Nigeria comfortably ahead. Later, substitute Taiwo Afolabi capped the scoring with a well-taken goal to complete the 4-0 rout.
The victory means Nigeria will now face the winner of the tie between Senegal and Algeria in the final qualifying round for the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is a prestigious tournament that showcases some of the best young female football talents from around the world. Nigeria’s Falconets have a strong history in the competition, consistently reaching the final stages and serving as a platform for future stars of Nigerian women’s football.
The Falconets’ success in this qualifying round underlines their growing strength and determination to represent Africa well at the world stage.
With their next opponent yet to be decided between Senegal and Algeria, Moses Aduku’s side will be preparing hard to maintain their winning form and secure a spot at the 2026 tournament.
The Nigerian Football Federation and fans alike are optimistic that the Falconets will continue their impressive run and bring home another strong performance in the global competition.
As the team celebrates this victory, attention now turns to the upcoming final qualifying round, where the stakes will be even higher in the quest to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
