Nigeria’s Falconets played out a goalless draw with China PR in their second Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Thursday.
The encounter, played at the Arena Sosnowiec, leaves Nigeria with one point from two matches and facing a must-win final group game against New Caledonia on Sunday.
The Falconets started brightly, with Janet Akekoromowei creating Nigeria’s first clear opportunity in the 17th minute.
Nigeria grew into the contest as the first half progressed, with Kafayat Mafisere winning a corner in the 33rd minute before Akekoromowei came close again in the 38th minute and during added time.
China also threatened before the interval, with Huang Jiaxin, Zhou Xinyi and Song Lijuan testing the Nigerian defence.
