Nigeria women's national under-20 football team

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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
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First international
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 6–0 Mali  Flag of Mali.svg
(Nigeria; 7 April 2002)
Biggest win
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 10–0 Sierra Leone  Flag of Sierra Leone.svg
(Nigeria; 2014)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 6–0 Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg
(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.

Contents

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

Legend

  Win  Draw  Lose  Fixture

2024

11 August 2022 (2022-08-11) 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS France  Flag of France.svg0–1Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria San José, Costa Rica
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Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
Attendance: 733
Referee: Francia González (Mexico)
18 August 2022 (2022-08-18) 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg3–1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Alajuela, Costa Rica
21:00 CST (UTC–6)
Report (FIFA)
Report (Soccerway)
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Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Attendance: 973
Referee: Lara Lee (Australia)
21 August 2022 (2022-08-21) 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup QF Nigeria  Flag of Nigeria.svg0–2Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands Alajuela, Costa Rica
17:30 CST (UTC–6) Report (FIFA)
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Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Attendance: 3,005
Referee: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica)

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]

PositionName
Head coach Flag of Nigeria.svg Christopher Danjuma
Assistant coach Flag of Nigeria.svg Olanrewaju Wemimo Matthew
Assistant coach I Flag of Nigeria.svg Moses Opuamowei Aduku
Assistant coach II Flag of Nigeria.svg Charity Nnedinma Enwere
Assistant coach III Flag of Nigeria.svg Bilikis Aina Tijani
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Nigeria.svg Yahaya Audu


Current squad

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.PlayerDate of birth (age)Club
11 GK Omini Oyono (2002-11-30)30 November 2002 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Bayelsa Queens
22 DF Chidinma Ogbuchi (2003-12-28)28 December 2003 (aged 18) Flag of Nigeria.svg Robo Queens
33 MF Adoo Yina (2004-12-30)30 December 2004 (aged 17) Flag of Nigeria.svg Nasarawa Amazons
43 MF Deborah Abiodun (2003-11-02)2 November 2003 (aged 18) Flag of Nigeria.svg Rivers Angels
52 DF Oluwatosin Demehin (captain) (2002-03-13)13 March 2002 (aged 20) Flag of Nigeria.svg Rivers Angels
62 DF Omowunmi Oshobukola (2002-12-10)10 December 2002 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Edo Queens
74 FW Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (2005-08-07)7 August 2005 (aged 17) Flag of Nigeria.svg Rivers Angels
83 MF Esther Onyenezide (2003-06-30)30 June 2003 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Robo Queens
94 FW Flourish Sabastine (2004-10-20)20 October 2004 (aged 17) Free agent
104 FW Blessing Okpe (2003-10-01)1 October 2003 (aged 18) Flag of Nigeria.svg Rivers Angels
113 MF Bashirat Amoo (2002-06-06)6 June 2002 (aged 20) Flag of Nigeria.svg Nasarawa Amazons
122 DF Oluchi Ohaegbulem (2006-10-18)18 October 2006 (aged 15) Flag of Nigeria.svg Confluence Queens
134 FW Mercy Idoko (2002-12-29)29 December 2002 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Nasarawa Amazons
142 DF Rofiat Imuran (2004-06-17)17 June 2004 (aged 18) Flag of Nigeria.svg Rivers Angels
154 FW Chioma Olise (2005-03-16)16 March 2005 (aged 17) Flag of Nigeria.svg Edo Queens
161 GK Nelly Ekeh (2003-01-06)6 January 2003 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Sunshine Queens
172 DF Jumoke Alani (2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 17) Flag of Nigeria.svg Edo Queens
183 MF Motunrayo Ezekiel (2003-05-30)30 May 2003 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Naija Ratels
193 MF Chinyere Kalu (2005-10-23)23 October 2005 (aged 16) Flag of Nigeria.svg Nasarawa Amazons
204 FW Joy Jerry (2002-11-25)25 November 2002 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Bayelsa Queens
211 GK Peace Obidinma (2002-11-11)11 November 2002 (aged 19) Flag of Nigeria.svg Edo Queens

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
YearResultMatchesWinsDraws*LossesGFGA
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2002 Group stage301225
Flag of Thailand.svg 2004 Quarter-finals412155
Flag of Russia.svg 2006 Quarter-finals4202136
Flag of Chile.svg 2008 Quarter-finals421186
Flag of Germany.svg 2010 Runners-up623166
Flag of Japan.svg 2012 Fourth place631294
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2014 Runners-up6411157
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg 2016 Group stage320158
Flag of France.svg 2018 Quarter-finals411234
Flag of Costa Rica.svg 2022 Quarter-finals430153
Flag of Colombia.svg 2024 Round of 16420275
Flag of Poland.svg 2026 To be determined
Total11/12482210167859

African U-20 Women's World Cup Qualification record

African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification
Appearances: 10
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
2002 Champions1st6600192
2004 Champions1st651080
2006 Qualified for World Cup1st4400203
2008 Qualified for World Cup1st440092
2010 Qualified for World Cup1st4400224
2012 Qualified for World Cup1st4400130
2014 Qualified for World Cup1st4400150
2015 Qualified for World Cup1st4400213
2018 Qualified for World Cup1st4310232
2022 Qualified for World Cup1st4400252
2024 Qualified for World Cup1st220052
Total11/112 Titles45442020520

Football at the African Games record

Football at the African Games
Appearances: 1
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
2019 Champions1st422071
Total1/11 Title422071

Honours

Intercontinental

Continental

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References

  1. "2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Squad List" (PDF). FIFA. 14 August 2022.
  2. Ahmadu, Samuel (25 June 2022). "U20 Women's World Cup: Omewa makes Nigeria's 30-woman provisional squad". Sport News Africa.
  3. "Falconets' Coach Names World Cup Squad As Team Depart For Costa Rica". Channels TV . 5 August 2022.