Nigeria’s Falconets have secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after producing a sensational 10-1 victory over New Caledonia on Sunday in Poland.
The emphatic victory saw Nigeria finish the Group F campaign with four points and a superior goal difference, enough to seal their progression into the knockout stage.
The Falconets put the game beyond doubt with a dominant display, racing into a 4-0 lead before half-time and adding six more goals after the interval.
The result represents a remarkable turnaround for Moses Aduku’s side, who opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to defending champions Spain before battling China PR to a goalless draw.
Nigeria’s performance has improved steadily throughout the tournament, particularly after their opening defeat, and the 10-1 demolition of New Caledonia underlined their attacking quality and determination to remain in the competition.
The Falconets, two-time finalists at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, will now shift their attention to the Round of 16 as they continue their quest for a first-ever world title.
