Falconets Touch Down for World Cup Clash After Ghana's Exit
WHO:
Sports247 Nigeria - Nigeria’s Falconets, coached by Moses Aduku, are participating in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
UA.NEWS - Ghana’s women’s under-20 football team, known as the Black Princesses, was eliminated from the tournament.
WHAT:
Sports247 Nigeria - The Falconets recorded a historic 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final group match.
UA.NEWS - Ghana collected three points in the group stage but failed to advance.
Blueprint Newspapers - The Falconets will face England in the Round of 16.
WHERE:
Sports247 Nigeria - The Falconets arrived in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, for their match against England.
UA.NEWS - Ghana's team returned home after their exit from the tournament.
WHEN:
Sports247 Nigeria - The Falconets' match against England is scheduled for Thursday at 2pm Nigerian time.
UA.NEWS - Ghana's U-20 team ended their tournament after three matches.
WHY:
Sports247 Nigeria - Nigeria is the only African team remaining in the competition after Ghana, Tanzania, and Benin were eliminated.
UA.NEWS - Ghana's defeat to France in their final group match ended their chances of advancing.
HOW:
Sports247 Nigeria - The Falconets advanced to the knockout stage after finishing second in Group F with four points.
UA.NEWS - Ghana's group stage results included a loss to Ecuador (0-3), a win against South Korea (3-1), and a loss to France (0-4).
(UPDATED September 16, 2026 02:01 UTC)
Nigeria's Falconets, coached by Moses Aduku, are making waves at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after achieving a historic 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final group match, which secured their spot in the knockout stage. Unfortunately, Ghana's Black Princesses were eliminated from the tournament despite collecting three points in the group stage, with their journey ending after a loss to France. The Falconets will now face England in the Round of 16, with their match scheduled for Thursday at 2 PM Nigerian time in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.