Nigeria advances to U-20 Women's World Cup R16 as three African teams exit
At least three African nations—Tanzania, Ghana and the Benin Republic—have been knocked out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after finishing bottom of their groups with the fewest points. Their exits were confirmed after the final group-stage matches played over the weekend of September 12‑13, 2026.
In contrast, Nigeria’s Falconets secured a place in the Round of 16 by thrashing New Caledonia 10‑1, finishing second in Group F with four points. The victory sets up a Thursday, September 17 clash against England for a quarter‑final spot.
The Falconets’ win keeps Nigeria as the sole African representative still alive in the tournament, highlighting both the progress of its women’s youth programme and the steep challenge ahead against a historically strong English side.
Will you follow the Falconets’ Round of 16 encounter and use it as a gauge for the state of women’s football development in Nigeria?
The match will be broadcast live on national sports channels and streamed online for fans across the country.