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Nigeria Falconets reach U-20 World Cup knockouts with 10-1 win
Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following a dominant 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in Group F. After a loss to Spain and a draw with China, the Nigerian side secured second place in the group on goal difference. Ramotalahi Kareem and substitute Winner Onajite David both scored hat-tricks, while Rebecca Adegbemile, Seimeyeha Akekoromowei, and Tosin Rafiu also contributed to the scoring.
New Caledonia, making its tournament debut, finished at the bottom of the group. Joceline Kourevi scored a late consolation goal for the Oceanian side. Nigeria is now set to face England in the knockout stage.
In Group C, Ghana’s Black Princesses were eliminated from the competition after a 4-0 defeat to France. Despite an early disallowed goal, Ghana conceded four unanswered goals in the second half, finishing at the bottom of their group behind France and South Korea.
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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup · Moses Aduku · New Caledonia · Nigeria Falconets · Nigeria Football Federation · Ramotalahi Kareem · Winner David · Winner Onajite David