The Digest:
The Super Falconets of Nigeria defeated Senegal 2-1 in the second leg of their U-20 Women's World Cup third-round qualifying tie in Dakar on Saturday, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Goals from Chinaza Kindness Ifeanyi in the 18th minute and Precious Oscar in the 68th minute gave the Falconets a comfortable lead, despite Pene Ngaye's consolation strike for Senegal 14 minutes from time. The victory adds to Nigeria's 1-0 first-leg win in Abeokuta last weekend. Coach Moses Aduku's side will now face Malawi in the final qualifying round for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, where four African nations will compete.
Key Points:
- Victory puts Nigeria one step away from qualifying for the U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland.
- It continues Nigeria's dominance in West African women's youth football.
- The Falconets gain momentum, while Senegal's World Cup dream ends at this stage.
- This signals the strength of Nigeria's women's football development pathway.
- The timing, with the final round ahead, allows for focused preparation against Malawi.
Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet
