20 WWC: Nigeria Beat England 3

Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, on Thursday defeated England 3-0 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victory at the Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała kept Nigeria’s title hopes alive and ensured that Africa remains represented in the competition.

Goals from Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mercy Mamudu secured the emphatic Round of 16 victory for Moses Aduku’s side.

Nigeria, Africa’s only remaining representative in the tournament, took the lead as early as the eighth minute when Rafiu found the back of the net.

England responded by enjoying more possession, but Nigeria remained dangerous on the counter.

The Young Lionesses had an opportunity to equalise in the 36th minute when Rachel Maltby stepped up to take a penalty, but she failed to convert the spot-kick.