Nigeria women's national under-20 football team

For the men's team, see Nigeria national under-20 football team.

Nigeria Under-20

Nickname(s)	Falconets
Association	Nigeria Football Federation
Confederation	CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation	WAFU (West Africa)
Head coach	Christopher Danjuma
FIFA code	NGA
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
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.

Fixtures and results

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

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2024

1 September 2024 (2024-09-01)

18:00

2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS

Nigeria	1–0	South Korea
Sabastine 86'	Report

Estadio El Techo, Bogotá

Attendance: 870

Referee: Karen Hernández (Mexico)

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4 September 2024 (2024-09-04)

17:00

2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS

Germany	3–1	Nigeria
Şehitler 17' Zdebel 61' Ernst 90+3'	Report	Okwuchukwu 50'

Estadio El Techo, Bogotá

Attendance: 1,393

Referee: Astrid Gramajo (Guatemala)

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7 September 2024 (2024-09-07)

15:00

2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS

Venezuela	0–4	Nigeria
	Report	Bello 16' Okwuchukwu 28' Sabastine 45+5' Igbokwe 90+4'

Estadio Pascual Guerrero, Cali

Attendance: 1,693

Referee: Marta Huerta de Aza (Spain)

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12 September 2024 (2024-09-12)

20:00

2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup R16

Japan	2–1	Nigeria
Matsunaga 33' Hijikata 65'	Report	Shobowale 90+1'

Estadio El Techo, Bogotá

Attendance: 1,478

Referee: Natalie Simon (United States)

Personnel

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	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

Current squad

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	1 GK	Shukura Bakare	(2005-08-14)14 August 2005 (aged 19)			Nasarawa Amazons
2	4 FW	Chiamaka Okwuchukwu	(2005-08-07)7 August 2005 (aged 19)			Rivers Angels
3	4 FW	Chiamaka Osigwe	(2007-04-26)26 April 2007 (aged 17)			Edo Queens
4	4 FW	Mary Nkpa	(2007-12-22)22 December 2007 (aged 16)			Heartland Queens
5	3 MF	Shakirat Oyinlola	(2006-01-08)8 January 2006 (aged 18)			La Liga Academy
6	2 DF	Rofiat Imuran	(2004-06-17)17 June 2004 (aged 20)			Unattached
7	4 FW	Flourish Sabastine	(2004-10-20)20 October 2004 (aged 19)			Reims
8	4 FW	Amina Bello	(2005-12-18)18 December 2005 (aged 18)			Otero Rattlers
9	4 FW	Janet Akekoromowei	(2007-11-06)6 November 2007 (aged 16)			Asisat Oshoala Academy
10	3 MF	Adoo Yina	(2004-12-30)30 December 2004 (aged 19)			Nasarawa Amazons
11	3 MF	Olushola Shobowale	(2004-11-20)20 November 2004 (aged 19)			Nasarawa Amazons
12	2 DF	Oluchi Ohaegbulem (captain)	(2006-10-18)18 October 2006 (aged 17)			Nasarawa Amazons
13	2 DF	Oluwabunmi Oladeji	(2004-08-09)9 August 2004 (aged 20)			Naija Ratels
14	4 FW	Opeyemi Ajakaye	(2005-12-30)30 December 2005 (aged 18)			Madrid CFF
15	3 MF	Chioma Olise	(2005-03-16)16 March 2005 (aged 19)			Edo Queens
16	1 GK	Anderline Mgbechi	(2005-11-30)30 November 2005 (aged 18)			Delta Queens
17	2 DF	Jumoke Alani	(2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 19)			Nasarawa Amazons
18	2 DF	Shukurat Oladipo	(2004-09-22)22 September 2004 (aged 19)			Robo
19	2 DF	Comfort Folorunsho	(2006-01-26)26 January 2006 (aged 18)			Edo Queens
20	3 MF	Joy Igbokwe	(2006-03-06)6 March 2006 (aged 18)			Naija Ratels
21	1 GK	Faith Omilana	(2005-12-01)1 December 2005 (aged 18)			Naija Ratels

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
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	12	7
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	5
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	77	61

African U-20 Women's World Cup Qualification record

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

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

Intercontinental

• U-20 Women's World Cup
  • Runners-up: 2010, 2014
  • Fourth place: 2012

Continental

• African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification
  • Winners: 2002, 2004
  • Qualified for World Cup: 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024

• Football at the African Games
  • Gold medalists: 2019

See also

• Nigeria women's national football team

References

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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• "Female U20: US-based Nigerian invited by NFF – The Eagle Online". theeagleonline.com.ng. Retrieved 2 July 2017.

External links

• Official Nigeria Football Federation website Archived 25 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine

Head-to-head record

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

Opponent	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Win %
Brazil	3	1	1	1	5	5	+0	033.33
Canada	4	3	0	1	9	6	+3	075.00
China	3	0	1	2	1	5	−4	000.00
Chile	1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	100.00
Colombia	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	100.00
Denmark	1	0	0	1	1	2	−1	000.00
Finland	1	1	0	0	8	0	+8	100.00
England	3	1	2	0	4	3	+1	033.33
France	2	1	0	1	3	3	+0	050.00
Germany	5	0	1	4	2	8	−6	000.00
Haiti	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	100.00
Italy	2	1	1	0	5	1	+4	050.00
Japan	5	1	1	3	5	12	−7	020.00
Mexico	3	1	2	0	3	2	+1	033.33
Netherlands	1	0	0	1	0	2	−2	000.00
New Zealand	2	2	0	0	7	3	+4	100.00
North Korea	1	1	0	0	6	2	+4	100.00
South Korea	4	4	0	0	6	1	+5	100.00
Spain	2	1	0	1	3	3	+0	050.00
United States	2	0	1	1	1	3	−2	000.00
Venezuela	1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	100.00
Total	48	22	10	16	77	61	+16	045.83