W’Cup: Falconets face anxious wait after China draw

File photo: The Falconets

Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a goalless draw by China in their second Group F game at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Thursday, leaving their hopes of reaching the knockout stages hanging in the balance, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The result leaves Nigeria with one point from two matches after they opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Spain.

The Falconets, who must now win their final group game against New Caledonia to strengthen their chances of progressing, remain third in the group behind Spain and China.

Spain lead the group with six points and a goal difference of plus 13, following their emphatic 11-0 demolition of New Caledonia, while China have four points and a plus-five goal difference.

W’Cup: Falconets face anxious wait after China draw

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