Nigeria women's national under-20 football team

Nigeria Under-20
Nickname(s)Falconets
AssociationNigeria Football Federation
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationWAFU (West Africa)
Head coachChristopher Danjuma
FIFA codeNGA
First colours
Second colours
First international
 Nigeria 6–0 Mali 
(Nigeria; 7 April 2002)
Biggest win
 Nigeria 10–0 Sierra Leone 
(Nigeria; 2014)
Biggest defeat
 Japan 6–0 Nigeria 
(Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 13 November 2016)
African U-20 World Cup qualification
Appearances11 (first in 2002)
Best resultChampions; Qualified for World Cup (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2022, 2024)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances11 (first in 2002)
Best resultRunners-up (2010, 2014)

The Nigeria women's national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Falconets, represents Nigeria in international youth women's football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior women's national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification, which is the top competitions for this age group.

The team has qualified for every edition of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and have been runners-up twice, losing to Germany on both occasions in 2010 and 2014.

Fixtures and results

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2022

France  v  Nigeria
11 August 2022 (2022-08-11) 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS France  0–1  Nigeria San José, Costa Rica
23:00 CST (UTC–6) Report (FIFA)
Report (Soccerway)
  • Sabastine 85'
 Stadium: Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica
Attendance: 733
Referee: Francia González (Mexico)
South Korea  v  Nigeria
14 August 2022 (2022-08-14) 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS South Korea  0–1  Nigeria Alajuela, Costa Rica
14:00 CST (UTC–6) Report (FIFA)
Report (Soccerway)		 Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Attendance: 482
Referee: Marta Huerta de Aza (Spain)
Nigeria  v  Canada
18 August 2022 (2022-08-18) 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup GS Nigeria  3–1  Canada Alajuela, Costa Rica
21:00 CST (UTC–6)
Report (FIFA)
Report (Soccerway)
  • Novak 2'
 Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Attendance: 973
Referee: Lara Lee (Australia)
Nigeria  v  Netherlands
21 August 2022 (2022-08-21) 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup QF Nigeria  0–2  Netherlands Alajuela, Costa Rica
17:30 CST (UTC–6) Report (FIFA)
Report (Soccerway)
  • Hulswit 11'
  • Henry 33'
 Stadium: Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto
Attendance: 3,005
Referee: Marianela Araya (Costa Rica)
  • Fixtures and results (Nigeria Under 20) – Soccerway.com

Personnel

The coaching squad for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was announced by the Nigeria Football Federation on 14 August 2022.[1]

Position Name
Head coach Nigeria Christopher Danjuma
Assistant coach Nigeria Olanrewaju Wemimo Matthew
Assistant coach I Nigeria Moses Opuamowei Aduku
Assistant coach II Nigeria Charity Nnedinma Enwere
Assistant coach III Nigeria Bilikis Aina Tijani
Goalkeeping coach Nigeria Yahaya Audu


Current squad

A 30-player preliminary squad was announced on 25 June 2022.[2] The final squad for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was announced in August 2022.[3]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Omini Oyono (2002-11-30)30 November 2002 (aged 19) Nigeria Bayelsa Queens
2 2DF Chidinma Ogbuchi (2003-12-28)28 December 2003 (aged 18) Nigeria Robo Queens
3 3MF Adoo Yina (2004-12-30)30 December 2004 (aged 17) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
4 3MF Deborah Abiodun (2003-11-02)2 November 2003 (aged 18) Nigeria Rivers Angels
5 2DF Oluwatosin Demehin (captain) (2002-03-13)13 March 2002 (aged 20) Nigeria Rivers Angels
6 2DF Omowunmi Oshobukola (2002-12-10)10 December 2002 (aged 19) Nigeria Edo Queens
7 4FW Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (2005-08-07)7 August 2005 (aged 17) Nigeria Rivers Angels
8 3MF Esther Onyenezide (2003-06-30)30 June 2003 (aged 19) Nigeria Robo Queens
9 4FW Flourish Sabastine (2004-10-20)20 October 2004 (aged 17) Free agent
10 4FW Blessing Okpe (2003-10-01)1 October 2003 (aged 18) Nigeria Rivers Angels
11 3MF Bashirat Amoo (2002-06-06)6 June 2002 (aged 20) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
12 2DF Oluchi Ohaegbulem (2006-10-18)18 October 2006 (aged 15) Nigeria Confluence Queens
13 4FW Mercy Idoko (2002-12-29)29 December 2002 (aged 19) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
14 2DF Rofiat Imuran (2004-06-17)17 June 2004 (aged 18) Nigeria Rivers Angels
15 4FW Chioma Olise (2005-03-16)16 March 2005 (aged 17) Nigeria Edo Queens
16 1GK Nelly Ekeh (2003-01-06)6 January 2003 (aged 19) Nigeria Sunshine Queens
17 2DF Jumoke Alani (2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 17) Nigeria Edo Queens
18 3MF Motunrayo Ezekiel (2003-05-30)30 May 2003 (aged 19) Nigeria Naija Ratels
19 3MF Chinyere Kalu (2005-10-23)23 October 2005 (aged 16) Nigeria Nasarawa Amazons
20 4FW Joy Jerry (2002-11-25)25 November 2002 (aged 19) Nigeria Bayelsa Queens
21 1GK Peace Obidinma (2002-11-11)11 November 2002 (aged 19) Nigeria Edo Queens

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup record

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Year Result Matches Wins Draws* Losses GF GA
Canada 2002 Group stage 3 0 1 2 2 5
Thailand 2004 Quarter-finals 4 1 2 1 5 5
Russia 2006 Quarter-finals 4 2 0 2 13 6
Chile 2008 Quarter-finals 4 2 2 2 8 5
Germany 2010 Runners-up 6 3 2 0 5 6
Japan 2012 Fourth place 6 3 1 2 9 7
Canada 2014 Runners-up 6 4 1 1 14 7
Papua New Guinea 2016 Group stage 3 2 0 1 5 8
France 2018 Quarter-finals 4 1 1 2 3 4
Costa Rica 2022 Quarter-finals 4 3 0 1 5 3
Colombia 2024 Qualified
Poland 2026 To be determined
Total 11/12 44 21 10 14 69 56

African U-20 Women's World Cup Qualification record

African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification
Appearances: 10
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Champions 1st 6 6 0 0 19 2
2004 Champions 1st 6 5 1 0 8 0
2006 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 20 3
2008 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 9 2
2010 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 22 4
2012 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 13 0
2014 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 15 0
2015 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 21 3
2018 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 3 1 0 23 2
2022 Qualified for World Cup 1st 4 4 0 0 25 2
Total 10/10 2 Titles 44 42 2 0 200 18

Football at the African Games record

Football at the African Games
Appearances: 1
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2019 Champions 1st 4 2 2 0 7 1
Total 1/1 1 Title 4 2 2 0 7 1

Honours

Intercontinental

Continental

See also

References

  1. ^ "2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Squad List" (PDF). FIFA. 14 August 2022.
  2. ^ Ahmadu, Samuel (25 June 2022). "U20 Women's World Cup: Omewa makes Nigeria's 30-woman provisional squad". Sport News Africa.
  3. ^ "Falconets' Coach Names World Cup Squad As Team Depart For Costa Rica". Channels TV. 5 August 2022.
  • http://dailypost.ng/2015/09/24/falconets-to-depart-for-kinshasa-on-thursday/
  • "Ihezuo leads Falconets to Kinshasa for DR Congo – Goal.com". goal.com. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  • "Falconets leave for Kinshasa/". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  • "NFF to invite US – based to Falconets camp | Peoples Daily Newspaper". peoplesdailyng.com. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  • "Ihezuo tops Falconets list for DR Congo qualifier – Goal.com". goal.com. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  • "Fifa U20 Women's World Cup- Liberia up against Nigeria's Falconet on 11 July". liberiaentertainment.com. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  • "Freekicknaija.com". freekicknaija.com. Retrieved 2 July 2017.[permanent dead link]
  • "Falconets off to Kinshasa on Thursday". thenff.com. Archived from the original on 9 September 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  • "Female U20: US-based Nigerian invited by NFF – The Eagle Online". theeagleonline.com.ng. Retrieved 2 July 2017.

External links

  • Official Nigeria Football Federation website Archived 25 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine
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