Nigeria’s Falconets are just one step away from booking their ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after dismantling Rwanda over two legs in the second round of qualifiers.
On Saturday, September 27, at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, the Falconets put on a dominant display, thrashing Rwanda 4-0 to wrap up the tie with a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory. It was a performance that underlined their pedigree as one of Africa’s strongest forces at youth level.
Up next for the Falconets is a decisive showdown in the final round, where they’ll face either Senegal or Algeria. The Senegalese head into their second-leg clash with Algeria holding a 2-0 advantage.
The final round of qualifiers is scheduled for February 2026, with four African nations set to secure their tickets to the World Cup in Poland. With their current form, the Falconets will fancy their chances of being one of them.
