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Nigeria’s Falconets Set Sights On Elusive Title At U-20 Women’s World Cup
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Emmanuel Egobiambu , as published by Channels Television
· September 3, 2026
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Key points The Falconets have qualified for the 2026 edition in Poland, after navigating a challenging African qualification route. Nigeria's Falconets are aiming to win a title at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
Nigeria's Falconets are aiming to win a title at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. The team has come close to winning in the past, losing to Germany in the final in 2010 and again in Canada twelve years ago.
The Falconets have qualified for the 2026 edition in Poland, after navigating a challenging African qualification route. They have a strong record in the competition, having participated in every edition since 2002.
Further details about the team's journey and objectives are available from the source. The Falconets are one of the teams to have consistently participated in the tournament, alongside the USA and Brazil.
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Category: News Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Channels Television Reading time: 1 min
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