The Nigerian U20 women's team, the Falconets, have taken a significant step forward in their quest for a spot in the 2026 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup. In a hard-fought match in Kigali, the Falconets defeated Rwanda U20 with a final score of 1-0.
The lone goal of the match was scored by Alaba Olabiyi in the 70th minute, giving the Falconets a crucial advantage heading into the next leg of the qualifiers at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, on the 27th of September, 2025.
