The Nigeria Falconets delivered a record‑breaking performance on Sunday, 13 September 2026, running riot in a 10–1 victory over New Caledonia to secure qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
The match at Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź saw Nigeria dominate from start to finish, producing their biggest ever win in the history of the tournament.
Goalscorers
- 17’ — Ramotalahi Kareem (P)
- 19’ — Rebecca Adegbemile
- 23’ — Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei
- 27’ — Kareem
- 60’ — Winner Onajite David
- 64’ — Kareem
- 70’ — Tosin Rafiu
- 74’ — Adegbemile
- 75’ — David
- 89’ — Joceline Kourevi (New Caledonia)
- 90+4’ — David
Hat‑tricks and standout performers
- Ramotalahi Kareem — Hat‑trick
- Winner Onajite David — Hat‑trick
- Rebecca Adegbemile — Brace
Kareem was named Player of the Match after her outstanding display.
Group F Final Standings
| Position | Team | Points | Goal Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 9 | +15 |
| 2 | Nigeria | 4 | +7 |
| 3 | China PR | 4 | +3 |
| 4 | New Caledonia | 0 | –25 |
Nigeria finish second with 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, scoring 10 goals and conceding 3.
The Falconets now advance to the knockout stages, becoming Africa’s only remaining team in the competition after Tanzania, Benin and Ghana were eliminated.
