Nigeria’s Falconets have touched down in Bielsko-Biala ahead of Thursday’s Round of 16 showdown with England at the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
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Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Bielsko-Biala ahead of their Round of 16 clash against England at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The encounter is scheduled for the Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday, with kick-off set for 2pm Nigerian time.
An Emphatic Route To The Knockouts
Moses Aduku’s side booked their place in the last 16 in style, thrashing tournament debutants New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group C fixture. Nigeria had earlier opened their campaign with matches against Spain and China PR in Sosnowiec before travelling to Lodz for the New Caledonia game.
England Finish Second In Their Group
England progressed from the group stage as runners up in Group B, finishing on four points behind winners Brazil.
A Place In The Quarter-Finals At Stake
The Falconets will now look to carry their impressive group stage form into the knockout rounds as they battle England for a spot in the quarter finals.
