By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived in Bielsko-Biala ahead of their Round of 16 clash with England at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Prompt News Online reports.
The crucial encounter will be played at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium on Thursday, with kick-off scheduled for 2pm Nigerian time.
The Falconets advanced to the knockout stage in impressive fashion after recording a resounding 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final group-stage fixture.
Moses Aduku’s team opened their campaign in Sosnowiec, where they faced Spain and China in their first two matches, before travelling to Lodz for their final Group C game against New Caledonia.
England also secured their place in the last 16 after finishing second in Group B with four points, behind leaders Brazil.
The Falconets will now turn their attention to the Young Lionesses as they bid to secure a quarter-final ticket and continue their quest for the U-20 Women’s World Cup title.
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