Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, thrashed their visitors, She-Amavubi of Rwanda 4–0 in a 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg qualifying match in Ibadan.
Falconets displayed fantastic football artistry and dominated proceedings since inception to the end of the encounter.
Falconets were in cruise control as Precious Oscar bagged the game opener in the 15th minutes of the game throwing jubilations in the midst of teaming fans who trooped to the stadium to watch the national female football team live.
Fatimoh Adesina converted a sublime free- kick in the 20th minutes to double the lead for the hosts while Janet Akekoromowei consolidated the scoring sheet for falconets in the 64th minute, firing a powerful strike from box line into Rwanda’s net to hand the hosts a comfortable lead.
She-Amavubi would have secured a consolation goal in the 79th minutes but reflex of falconets goalie, Christiana Uzoma frustrated the Rwanda’s strikers efforts.
Taiwo Afolabi put the icing on falconets victory cake with the fourth goal just at the official regulated time making the match a goal rainy game for the hosts.
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Speaking during a post- match news conference, Falconets Head Coach, Moses Aduku, commended the fighting spirit of She-Amavubi, noting that the visitor refused to give up, even till the last whistle.
He noted that falconets and technical crew carefully watched the tape of the first leg game against She-Amavubi in Kigali and made necessary corrections, particularly in the goal scoring aspect which eventually yielded expected results.
Also, the She-Amavubi Head Coach, Andre Cassa-mbungo said that he came to Nigeria with a game plan to win but his team played against better side.
He added that major of players in She-Amavubi team were young players that are yet to three to develop themselves before Rwanda could start seen best of them.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the victory gave Nigeria 5-0 win over Rwanda on the aggregate having won the first leg 1-0 in Kigali.
Nigeria will play against winner in the game between Senegal and Algeria for the third and final round of the qualifiers.
The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup would be the 12th edition of the tournament scheduled to be hosted by Poland.(NAN)
