Falconets Hold China PR To Goalless Draw At FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, played out a 0-0 draw against China PR in their second Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Thursday.
The match was played at the Arena Sosnowiec, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the net.
The Falconets started brightly and had their first clear chance in the 17th minute through Janet Akekoromowei.
Nigeria continued to grow into the game, with Kafayat Mafisere winning a corner in the 33rd minute, while Akekoromowei came close again in the 38th minute and during added time.
China also threatened before the break, but goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma and the Nigerian defence stood firm to keep the game level at half-time.
China made a change at the start of the second half, bringing on Chen Ruilin for Xiao Yafei. The substitution gave the Asian side more attacking energy as Chen, Xue Sifan and Huang Jiaxin all tested Nigeria’s defence.
The Falconets also pushed for the opener, with Precious Oscar, Queen Joseph and Mafisere coming close.
Nigeria thought they had been given a penalty in the 74th minute, but the decision was overturned following a VAR review.
Neither side could find a winning goal as the match ended 0-0.
The result gives Nigeria one point from two Group F matches.
Coach Moses Aduku’s side will now face New Caledonia in their final group match on Sunday, September 13, in Łódź, with qualification for the knockout rounds still possible.
