Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, held China to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their second Group F match of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Thursday.
The match at Arena Sosnowiec saw both sides create chances, but neither could find the breakthrough as Nigeria remained in contention for a place in the knockout rounds.
Coach Moses Aduku’s side started brightly and created the first clear opportunity through Janet Akekoromowei in the 17th minute.
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Nigeria continued to threaten, with Kafayat Mafisere winning a corner in the 33rd minute before Akekoromowei went close again in the 38th minute and during first-half stoppage time.
