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Falconets lose 2-0 to Spain in U-20 Women’s World Cup opener

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Summary

Nigeria’s Falconets opened their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to Spain in Group F.

Highlights

  • Spain led early, with Marisa García scoring in the 13th minute.
  • Alba Cerrato added a second goal in the 73rd minute.
  • The match was played at Stadion Sosnowiec in Poland.
  • Nigeria’s next Group F match is against China on Wednesday, 10 September.
  • Head coach Moses Aduku had described the Spain fixture as a “Cup final” before kickoff.

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