Falconets Advance to U20 WWC Round of 16.

The latest on the Falconets’ advancement to the U20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 is that they secured their spot with a convincing 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final Group D match. This game took place at the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero in Cali, Colombia, on September 7, 2024. Goals from Amina Bello, Chiamaka Ukwuchukwu, Flourish Sebastine, and Joy Igbokwe ensured Nigeria’s progression into the knockout stage of the tournament.

This victory marks the Falconets’ qualification for the round of 16 for the 9th time in their history, showcasing their consistent performance on the global stage. They finished second in their group behind Germany due to a prior 3-1 loss to Germany, despite having the same number of points. The Falconets are now set to face the top team from Group E, which could be either Japan or Austria, in the round of 16 scheduled for September 13, 2024.