Nickname(s) | Falconets | ||
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Association | Nigeria Football Federation | ||
Confederation | CAF (Africa) | ||
Sub-confederation | WAFU (West Africa) | ||
Head coach | Christopher Danjuma | ||
FIFA code | NGA | ||
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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 | |||
Appearances | 11 (first in 2002 ) | ||
Best result | Champions; Qualified for World Cup (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024, 2024) | ||
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | |||
Appearances | 11 (first in 2002 ) | ||
Best result | Runners-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.
Win Draw Lose Fixture
11 August 2022 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS | France | 0–1 | Nigeria | San José, Costa Rica |
23:00 CST (UTC–6) | Report (FIFA) Report (Soccerway) |
| Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica Attendance: 733 Referee: Francia González (Mexico) |
14 August 2022 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS | South Korea | 0–1 | Nigeria | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
14:00 CST (UTC–6) | Report (FIFA) Report (Soccerway) |
| Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Attendance: 482 Referee: Marta Huerta de Aza (Spain) |
18 August 2022 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS | Nigeria | 3–1 | Canada | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
21:00 CST (UTC–6) |
| Report (FIFA) Report (Soccerway) |
| Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Attendance: 973 Referee: Lara Lee (Australia) |
21 August 2022 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup QF | Nigeria | 0–2 | Netherlands | Alajuela, Costa Rica |
17:30 CST (UTC–6) | Report (FIFA) Report (Soccerway) |
| Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto Attendance: 3,005 Referee: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica) |
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 |
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Head coach | Christopher Danjuma |
Assistant coach | Olanrewaju Wemimo Matthew |
Assistant coach I | Moses Opuamowei Aduku |
Assistant coach II | Charity Nnedinma Enwere |
Assistant coach III | Bilikis Aina Tijani |
Goalkeeping coach | Yahaya Audu |
A 30-player preliminary squad was announced on 25 June 2022. [2] The final squad for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was announced in August 2022. [3]
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Club |
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1 | GK | Omini Oyono | 30 November 2002 (aged 19) | Bayelsa Queens |
2 | DF | Chidinma Ogbuchi | 28 December 2003 (aged 18) | Robo Queens |
3 | MF | Adoo Yina | 30 December 2004 (aged 17) | Nasarawa Amazons |
4 | MF | Deborah Abiodun | 2 November 2003 (aged 18) | Rivers Angels |
5 | DF | Oluwatosin Demehin (captain) | 13 March 2002 (aged 20) | Rivers Angels |
6 | DF | Omowunmi Oshobukola | 10 December 2002 (aged 19) | Edo Queens |
7 | FW | Chiamaka Okwuchukwu | 7 August 2005 (aged 17) | Rivers Angels |
8 | MF | Esther Onyenezide | 30 June 2003 (aged 19) | Robo Queens |
9 | FW | Flourish Sabastine | 20 October 2004 (aged 17) | Free agent |
10 | FW | Blessing Okpe | 1 October 2003 (aged 18) | Rivers Angels |
11 | MF | Bashirat Amoo | 6 June 2002 (aged 20) | Nasarawa Amazons |
12 | DF | Oluchi Ohaegbulem | 18 October 2006 (aged 15) | Confluence Queens |
13 | FW | Mercy Idoko | 29 December 2002 (aged 19) | Nasarawa Amazons |
14 | DF | Rofiat Imuran | 17 June 2004 (aged 18) | Rivers Angels |
15 | FW | Chioma Olise | 16 March 2005 (aged 17) | Edo Queens |
16 | GK | Nelly Ekeh | 6 January 2003 (aged 19) | Sunshine Queens |
17 | DF | Jumoke Alani | 17 July 2005 (aged 17) | Edo Queens |
18 | MF | Motunrayo Ezekiel | 30 May 2003 (aged 19) | Naija Ratels |
19 | MF | Chinyere Kalu | 23 October 2005 (aged 16) | Nasarawa Amazons |
20 | FW | Joy Jerry | 25 November 2002 (aged 19) | Bayelsa Queens |
21 | GK | Peace Obidinma | 11 November 2002 (aged 19) | Edo Queens |
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup | |||||||||
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Year | Result | Matches | Wins | Draws* | Losses | GF | GA | ||
2002 | Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
2004 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | ||
2006 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6 | ||
2008 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | ||
2010 | Runners-up | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6 | ||
2012 | Fourth place | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 4 | ||
2014 | Runners-up | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | ||
2016 | Group stage | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | ||
2018 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
2022 | Quarter-finals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | ||
2024 | Round of 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | ||
2026 | To be determined | ||||||||
Total | 11/12 | 48 | 22 | 10 | 16 | 78 | 59 |
African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification | ||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
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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 |
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