Nigeria’s Falconets beat England 3-0 in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, booking a place in the quarter-finals. The result sends Nigeria forward after a match head coach Moses Aduku later describes as being shaped by England’s expectations.
Across reporting, both outlets attribute Aduku’s comments on England “underrating” his team to his reaction after the game. DAILY POST and The Punch both cover that Nigeria’s victory is followed by a quarter-final fixture against either Poland or Colombia, depending on the outcome of the other match. The match is consistently described as a decisive thrashing by Nigeria, with Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and substitute Mary mentioned among the players involved, though detailed minute-by-minute events are not provided in the excerpts.
Overall, the coverage aligns on the scoreline, the stage of the tournament, Nigeria’s qualification to the next round, and Aduku’s view of England’s approach entering the game.
