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Nigeria women's national under-20 football team

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Nigeria Under-20
Nickname(s)Falconets
AssociationNigeria Football Federation
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationWAFU (West Africa)
Head coachChristopher Danjuma
FIFA codeNGA
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Nigeria 6–0 Mali 
(Nigeria; 7 April 2002)
Biggest win
 Nigeria 10–0 Sierra Leone 
(Nigeria; 2014)
Biggest defeat
 Japan 6–0 Nigeria 
(Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 13 November 2016)
African U-20 World Cup qualification
Appearances11 (first in 2002)
Best resultChampions; Qualified for World Cup (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024, 2024)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances11 (first in 2002)
Best resultRunners-up (2010, 2014)

The Nigeria women's national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Falconets, represents Nigeria in international youth women's football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior women's national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification, which are the top competitions for this age group.

The team has qualified for every edition of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and has been runners-up twice, losing to Germany on both occasions, in 2010 and 2014.

Fixtures and results

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A picture of the Nigeria women's national under-20 football team
Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2024

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Nigeria 1–0 South Korea
Sabastine 86' Report
Attendance: 870
Referee: Karen Hernández (Mexico)

Germany 3–1 Nigeria
Report Okwuchukwu 50'
Attendance: 1,393
Referee: Astrid Gramajo (Guatemala)

Venezuela 0–4 Nigeria
Report

Japan 2–1 Nigeria
Report Shobowale 90+1'

Personnel

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The coaching squad for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation on 14 August 2022.[1]

Position Name
Head coach Nigeria Christopher Danjuma
Assistant coach Nigeria Olanrewaju Wemimo Matthew
Assistant coach I Nigeria Moses Opuamowei Aduku
Assistant coach II Nigeria Charity Nnedinma Enwere
Assistant coach III Nigeria Bilikis Aina Tijani
Goalkeeping coach Nigeria Yahaya Audu


Current squad

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Squad for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup [2] The final squad was announced on 21 August 2024.[3]

Head coach: Christopher Danjuma

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Shukura Bakare (2005-08-14)14 August 2005 (aged 19) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
2 4FW Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (2005-08-07)7 August 2005 (aged 19) Nigeria Rivers Angels
3 4FW Chiamaka Osigwe (2007-04-26)26 April 2007 (aged 17) Nigeria Edo Queens
4 4FW Mary Nkpa (2007-12-22)22 December 2007 (aged 16) Nigeria Heartland Queens
5 3MF Shakirat Oyinlola (2006-01-08)8 January 2006 (aged 18) Spain La Liga Academy
6 2DF Rofiat Imuran (2004-06-17)17 June 2004 (aged 20) Unattached
7 4FW Flourish Sabastine (2004-10-20)20 October 2004 (aged 19) France Reims
8 4FW Amina Bello (2005-12-18)18 December 2005 (aged 18) United States Otero Rattlers
9 4FW Janet Akekoromowei (2007-11-06)6 November 2007 (aged 16) Nigeria Asisat Oshoala Academy
10 3MF Adoo Yina (2004-12-30)30 December 2004 (aged 19) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
11 3MF Olushola Shobowale (2004-11-20)20 November 2004 (aged 19) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
12 2DF Oluchi Ohaegbulem (captain) (2006-10-18)18 October 2006 (aged 17) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
13 2DF Oluwabunmi Oladeji (2004-08-09)9 August 2004 (aged 20) Nigeria Naija Ratels
14 4FW Opeyemi Ajakaye (2005-12-30)30 December 2005 (aged 18) Spain Madrid CFF
15 3MF Chioma Olise (2005-03-16)16 March 2005 (aged 19) Nigeria Edo Queens
16 1GK Anderline Mgbechi (2005-11-30)30 November 2005 (aged 18) Nigeria Delta Queens
17 2DF Jumoke Alani (2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 19) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
18 2DF Shukurat Oladipo (2004-09-22)22 September 2004 (aged 19) Nigeria Robo
19 2DF Comfort Folorunsho (2006-01-26)26 January 2006 (aged 18) Nigeria Edo Queens
20 3MF Joy Igbokwe (2006-03-06)6 March 2006 (aged 18) Nigeria Naija Ratels
21 1GK Faith Omilana (2005-12-01)1 December 2005 (aged 18) Nigeria Naija Ratels

Competitive record

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record

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FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Year Result Matches Wins Draws* Losses GF GA
Canada 2002 Group stage 3 0 1 2 2 5
Thailand 2004 Quarter-finals 4 1 2 1 5 5
Russia 2006 Quarter-finals 4 2 0 2 12 7
Chile 2008 Quarter-finals 4 2 1 1 8 6
Germany 2010 Runners-up 6 2 3 1 6 6
Japan 2012 Fourth place 6 3 1 2 9 5
Canada 2014 Runners-up 6 4 1 1 15 7
Papua New Guinea 2016 Group stage 3 2 0 1 5 8
France 2018 Quarter-finals 4 1 1 2 3 4
Costa Rica 2022 Quarter-finals 4 3 0 1 5 3
Colombia 2024 Round of 16 4 2 0 2 7 5
Poland 2026 To be determined
Total 11/12 48 22 10 16 77 61

African U-20 Women's World Cup Qualification record

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African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification
Appearances: 10
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 19 2
2004 Champions 1st 6 5 1 0 8 0
2006 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 20 3
2008 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 9 2
2010 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 22 4
2012 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 13 0
2014 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 15 0
2015 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 21 3
2018 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 3 1 0 23 2
2022 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 25 2
2024 Qualified for World Cup 1st 2 2 0 0 5 2
Total 11/11 2 Titles 45 44 2 0 205 20

Football at the African Games record

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Football at the African Games
Appearances: 1
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2019 Champions 1st 4 2 2 0 7 1
Total 1/1 1 Title 4 2 2 0 7 1

Honours

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Intercontinental

Continental

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Squad List" (PDF). FIFA. 14 August 2022.
  2. ^ Ibrahim, Taiwo (5 July 2024). "Danjuma Invites 32 Players For FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Camp". The Whistler.
  3. ^ Eludini, Tunde (21 August 2024). "Nigeria unveils World Cup squad ahead of Australia friendly". Premium Times.
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Head-to-head record

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The following table shows Nigeria's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.