Head coach Moses Aduku says the Nigerian side will approach the encounter with the determination required for a final as they target maximum points against the former champions. Nigeria will also face China and New Caledonia in the group stage.
The Falconets have twice reached the final of the competition, finishing runners-up in 2010 and 2014, while Spain lifted the trophy in 2022.
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Nigeria’s Falconets begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against defending champions Spain in Poland on Monday. Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Spain on Monday in their opening Group F fixture in Poland. The match at Stadion Sosnowiec is scheduled for 5pm local time and 4pm Nigerian time.Head...
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- Nigeria’s Falconets begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against defending champions Spain in Poland on Monday.
- Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Spain on Monday in their opening Group F fixture in Poland.
- The match at Stadion Sosnowiec is scheduled for 5pm local time and 4pm Nigerian time.Head coach Moses Aduku says the Nigerian side will approach the encounter with the determination required for a final as they target maximum points against the former champions.
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Nigeria’s Falconets begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against defending champions Spain in Poland on Monday. Nigeria’s Falconets will begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Spain on Monday in their opening Group F fixture in Poland. The match at Stadion Sosnowiec is scheduled for 5pm local time and 4pm Nigerian time.Head...
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September 7, 2026
