Falconets captain Christiana Uzoma and hat trick hero Ramotalahi Kareem say Nigeria are fully prepared and unafraid of England ahead of their Round of 16 clash.
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Falconets captain Christiana Uzoma and forward Ramotalahi Kareem say Nigeria are confident of getting past England in Thursday’s Round of 16 clash at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
A Strong Finish To The Group Stage
Nigeria finished second in Group F on four points to reach the knockout round, having picked up just one point from their opening two matches, a 2-0 loss to Spain and a goalless draw with China, before thrashing debutants New Caledonia 10-1 to confirm their qualification. Kareem was among the standout performers in that win, scoring a hat trick.
England Also Progress As Runners-Up
England also advanced from the group stage in second place, finishing with four points in Group B, setting up Thursday’s knockout showdown between the two sides for a spot in the quarter finals.
Uzoma: We Are Not Scared
Speaking to the Falconets media team, Uzoma described the mood in camp as strong, saying the squad carries a winning mentality into the match. She said, “We are not scared of England,” and added that wearing the national colours means a great deal to her personally, calling it an answered prayer she intends to justify.
Kareem Calls For Fan Support
Kareem echoed her captain’s confidence, appealing directly to Nigerians for support and prayers ahead of the match. She said, “We won’t disappoint,” promising a positive result for the country.
