Falconets edge Poland 1–0 in World Cup warm-up match - Businessday NG

Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, secured a 1-0 victory over Poland in a friendly on Friday as they stepped up preparations for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

Mary Mamudu scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, Poland, giving coach Moses Aduku’s side a morale-boosting win ahead of their opening World Cup fixture.

The victory provides the two-time U20 Women’s World Cup runners-up with valuable momentum as they prepare to face Spain in their Group F opener on September 7.

Mamudu strikes before half-time

The Falconets produced a disciplined display against the hosts before Mamudu broke the deadlock in added time at the end of the first half.

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