The Falconets of Nigeria are through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after they pounded New Caledonia 10-1.
It was the biggest-ever victory achieved by the Falconets, who have reached the World Cup final twice.
They are now the only African team in the Round of 16 of this competition.
Ranotalahi Kareem and substitute Winner Onajite David both helped themselves to hat-tricks.
They thus finished second in Group F behind European champions Spain with four points from three matches.
China fell 3-1 to Spain to finish third in the group.
