Nigeria’s Super Falconets Reach U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals with Comeback Win Over England
Canada – Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Super Falconets, have secured their place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following a resilient 2-1 victory against England on Thursday. The African champions completed the group stage unbeaten, showcasing their strength and determination on the global stage.
Despite falling behind early in the match, Nigeria demonstrated impressive character to overturn the deficit and claim a vital win. Coach Peter Dedevbo praised his team’s resilience and mental toughness following the victory.
“It was a fantastic match. We had some problems in the first half, England kept my team under pressure. But I knew my team would come back and they did well. I like the character these players show every day. It will help us prepare for the quarter-finals in the best possible way,” said Dedevbo.
The Super Falconets’ flawless group stage campaign underscores their dominance in African women’s football and signals their growing competitiveness on the world stage.
Nigeria will now face New Zealand in the quarterfinals on August 17. Both teams will be looking to secure a place in the semifinals, with Nigeria hoping to build on their momentum and continue their strong tournament run.
The team’s success highlights the rising profile of women’s football in Africa and the potential for further achievements at international level.
