FIFA U20 World Cup Archives

2026 FIFA U20 W/Cup Race: Falconets Begin Training in Ibadan for Rwanda

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Two-time World Cup silver medallists, Falconets of Nigeria, have commenced training in the Oyo State capital, Ibadan ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg showdown against the She-Amavubi of Rwanda. The delegation of players and officials was received in Ibadan on Monday afternoon by the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, who assured the team of the Oyo State Government’s unwavering support and encouragement, while offering prayers for its success in the crucial match. Captain Joy Igbokwe thanked the State Government on behalf of the team, pledging the Falconets’ readiness to put up a strong performance and make the country proud on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football has appointed Gambian official Ngum Fatou as referee for Saturday’s match, with her compatriots Jainaba Manneh, Abbie Ceesay and Isatou Touray as assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2 and fourth official respectively. Jodie Marian Reid Seton from Liberia will serve as commissioner while Egyptian Hayam Mohammed Baraka will be in the role of referee assessor.

24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles Take on Australia in Another Friendly Match

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Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, will take on their Australian counterparts in a friendly game on Tuesday. The encounter is part of both teams’ preparations for the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup finals starting in Chile on Saturday. The match, which will be played at the Complejo Deportivo Ruca Mapu in the city of Santiago, will kick off at 5pm Chile time (1pm in Nigeria). On Saturday, Chile’s U20 boys forced the Flying Eagles to a 1-1 draw in a friendly in Rancagua, with Ahmed Akinyele scoring for Nigeria in the 18th minute, before a 36th minute equalizer by Felipe Faúndez. Australia will play in Group D alongside Italy, Cuba and Argentina, while Nigeria will contend with Norway, Saudi Arabia and Colombia in Group F.