The Falconets secured a dominant 3-0 victory over the Benin Republic U20 Women in their second group match of the WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup on Sunday.
Coach Moses Aduku’s side opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Kareem Ramotalahi, who finished off a well-worked move. Kareem Ramotalahi added a second in the 58th minute after beating a defender and slotting home the chance. Deep into stoppage time, Precious Oscar sealed the result with a third.
With this win, Nigeria sit at six points from two matches, topping the group standings as they prepare for their next fixture against Ghana U20 Women on Tuesday, November 11.
Editorial
In the realm of youth football, dominance is rarely incidental it is constructed through magnitude of intent and meticulous execution. The Falconets’ 3-0 triumph over Benin Republic in their second game at the WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup is a manifestation of both.
From the 15th minute strike that opened the floodgates to the closing moment when Precious Oscar applied the final brushstroke, Nigeria displayed not only attacking verve but structural coherence. Kareem Ramotalahi’s brace signalled more than finishing ability it underlined positional intelligence, decision making and the capacity to exploit space. The third goal underscored depth and mental resilience when the result was secured, the push to seal it remained.
Coach Moses Aduku deserves credit for crafting a side that marries youthful exuberance with tactical awareness. In tournaments where the schedule compresses progress and fatigue shadows opportunity, the Falconets appear galvanized rather than burdened. Their win over Benin was more than another tick in the “W” column it was a statement of ascendency.
Importantly, this moment carries significance beyond today’s headline. It reinforces that Nigeria’s youth women’s programme is not simply producing flashes of talent it is building systems capable of delivering under pressure. But the caution remains: tournaments are won not in early matches but through sustained excellence. The fixture list ahead will test stamina, adaptability and the capacity to respond under varied conditions.
If the Falconets convert this momentum into maturity, this win will come to be viewed as the point where they shifted from favourites to challengers. For now, though, the tone is set. They lead. The hunt continues.
Did You Know?
- Nigeria’s Falconets opened the tournament with a 3-1 victory over Ghana U20 Women before defeating Benin Republic.
- Kareem Ramotalahi scored both the 15th minute opener and the 58th minute second goal against Benin Republic.
- Precious Oscar’s third goal came deep into stoppage time, emphasising Nigeria’s ability to maintain focus until the final whistle.
- With two wins from two games, Nigeria sit at the top of their WAFU B U20 group on six points and a strong goal difference.
- The WAFU B U20 Girls’ Cup employs a round-robin format in the group phase, meaning that each team will face their opponents twice.
