Two hat-tricks from Ramotalahi Kareem and Winner David helped the Falconets demolish New Caledonia and progress to the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, responded emphatically on Sunday afternoon with a 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in their final Group F match.
Goals Rain As Falconets Demolish New Caledonia
Winner Onajite David led the scoring with a hat-trick in the 60th, 75th, and in added time of the second half.
Similarly, Ramotalahi Kareem’s hat-trick came in the 17th via a penalty kick, 27th, and 64th minutes.
Additional goals came from Rebecca Adegbeimile in the 74th minute, and Tosin Rafiu in the 70th minute, with the assist provided by Onyedikachi Ekezie.
The two-time World Cup runners-up controlled possession and created a high volume of chances throughout the second period.
With the win, Nigeria concluded the group stage on four points from three matches, having previously lost 2-0 to Spain and drawn 0-0 with China PR.
The 10-1 result significantly improved the team’s goal difference and confirmed a second-place finish in Group F. The Falconets will tackle Group E winners England in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
Head Coach Moses Aduku utilized his bench to maintain intensity, introducing Amber Ogbolu, Victory Lucky and Bright Effiong Etim in the 62nd and 79th minutes. The changes helped sustain the tempo and contributed to the late surge in goals.
The result at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łòdź marks the team’s largest winning margin in the tournament to date.
Meanwhile, New Caledonia registered a consolation goal through Joceline Kourevi in the 89th minute.