Nigeria’s women’s youth team, the Falconets, displayed a stunning performance against Venezuela, clinching a 4-0 victory in their final group match at the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup held at Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero on Saturday night.
The match was largely dominated by the Falconets, with Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine scoring three first-half goals that effectively sealed the game for Coach Christopher Danjuma’s squad.
Joy Igbokwe, coming on as a substitute, delivered a spectacular distant strike in stoppage time, adding the final touch to the comprehensive win.
The opener came in the 16th minute when Okwuchukwu’s brilliant setup allowed Bello to effortlessly find the back of the net.
Okwuchukwu herself headed in the second goal 12 minutes later, showcasing her aerial prowess.
Sebastine’s goal right before the half-time whistle further solidified the team’s advantage, leaving the Venezuelan side struggling to regroup.
With this decisive victory, the Falconets have marched confidently into the round of 16, securing their second win in three Group D matches and accumulating six points, on par with Germany.
Despite the tie on points, Nigeria finishes second in the group due to an inferior head-to-head record and goal difference against the Germans.
Looking ahead, the Falconets are poised to face the top team from Group E, with Japan and Austria currently contending for that position.
The upcoming knockout match, scheduled for September 13, promises to be a significant challenge as the Falconets continue their quest for glory on the global stage.