Japan Defeats Nigeria at U20 WWC.
Japan defeated Nigeria in the U-20 Women’s World Cup with a final score of 2-1. The match went into injury time, where Nigeria managed to score a late goal through Olushola Shobowale, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit. Japan’s goals were scored by Miyu Matsunaga and Maya Hijikata. This result saw Japan advance to the quarter-finals, while Nigeria, despite a late fightback, was knocked out of the tournament. The sentiment around this match, as reflected in posts on X, showed a mix of disappointment from Nigerian supporters and acknowledgment of Japan’s progression in the competition.
