Senegal 1-2 Nigeria: Falconets advance as South Africa, Egypt exit World Cup race
Football • 21h ago
**Falconets Soar High: Nigeria Qualifies for FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup**
The Nigeria U-20 Women's National Team, known as the Falconets, has made history once again by qualifying for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup after a dominant 2-1 win over Senegal U20 Women's National Team. This victory sealed a 3-1 aggregate win for the Falconets, securing their spot in the final qualifying round.
In a crucial second leg match played at the Annexe du Stade du Sénégal in Rufisque, the Falconets showed their class and experience, producing a solid performance to outclass their opponents. The match saw Kindness Ifeanyi rise to the occasion, scoring the opening goal with a well-taken header from a corner kick. Precious Oscar sealed the win with another headed goal after the break, ensuring Nigeria's progress to the final qualifying round.
This victory not only marked a significant milestone for the Falconets but also solidified Nigeria's proud record as the only African country to have qualified for every edition of the U-20 Women's World Cup since its inception in 2002. The team's success has set the stage for an exciting final qualifying round, where the Falconets will face off against Malawi in a bid to book their spot at the World Cup in Poland, which begins on September 5.
The final qualifying fixtures have been confirmed, with Nigeria set to take on Malawi, Ghana facing Uganda, Cameroon meeting Tanzania, and Benin battling Ivory Coast. The four winners from this round will secure their places at the World Cup. The competition is heating up, and Nigerian football fans are eagerly anticipating the next stage of the Falconets' journey.