Nigeria women's national under-20 football team

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.

For the men's team, see Nigeria 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)
FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Appearances9 (first in 2002)
Best resultRunners-up (2010, 2014)
African U-20 World Cup qualification
Appearances9 (first in 2002)
Best resultChampions (2002, 2004)

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.

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
2002Group stage301225
2004Quarter-finals412155
2006Quarter-finals4202136
2008Quarter-finals422285
2010Runners-up632056
2012Fourth place631297
2014Runners-up6411147
2016Group stage320158
2018Quarter-finals411234
2021TBD
Total9/10401810136453

African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification record
African U-20 Women's World Cup qualification
Appearances: 9
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2002 Champions1st6600192
2004 Champions1st651080
2006Qualified for World Cup1st4400203
2008Qualified for World Cup1st440092
2010Qualified for World Cup1st4400224
2012Qualified for World Cup1st4400130
2014Qualified for World Cup1st4400150
2015Qualified for World Cup1st4400213
2018Qualified for World Cup1st4310232
Total9/92 Titles40382015016

Team honours and achievements

Intercontinental

Continental

Current squad

The following players were named to the roster for the Football at the 2019 African Games – Women's tournament.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Club
1 1GK Onyinyechukwu Okeke (1998-08-17)17 August 1998 (aged 21) Edo Queens
16 1GK Chiamaka Nnadozie (2000-12-08)8 December 2000 (aged 19) Rivers Angels
21 1GK Rita Akarekor (2001-02-13)13 February 2001 (aged 19) Sunshine Queens
3 2DF Glory Ogbonna (1998-12-25)25 December 1998 (aged 21) Ibom Angels
5 2DF Gift Monday (2001-12-09)9 December 2001 (aged 18) Robo Queens
6 2DF Oluwakemi Famuditi (1998-12-16)16 December 1998 (aged 21) Confluence Queens
9 2DF Joy Duru (1999-12-23)23 December 1999 (aged 20) Nasarawa Amazons
13 2DF Mary Ologbosere (1999-05-18)18 May 1999 (aged 21) Ibom Angels
15 2DF Opeyemi Sunday (1999-07-12)12 July 1999 (aged 21) Sunshine Queens
18 2DF Blessing Ezekiel (1999-02-18)18 February 1999 (aged 21) Rivers Angels
2 3MF Mary Saiki (2000-04-08)8 April 2000 (aged 20) Rivers Angels
4 3MF Christy Ucheibe (2000-12-25)25 December 2000 (aged 19) Capital City Doves
7 3MF Peace Efih (2000-08-05)5 August 2000 (aged 20) Edo Queens
10 3MF Adebisi Saheed (2000-07-18)18 July 2000 (aged 20) Robo Queens
12 3MF Grace Igboamalu (2001-12-29)29 December 2001 (aged 18) Nasarawa Amazons
19 3MF Taibat Odueke (1999-03-07)7 March 1999 (aged 21) Edo Queens
11 4FW Bashirat Amoo (2002-06-06)6 June 2002 (aged 18) Confluence Queens
17 4FW Chidinma Okeke (2000-08-11)11 August 2000 (aged 19) Robo Queens
20 4FW Aishat Bello (2000-12-25)25 December 2000 (aged 19) Nasarawa Amazons

Results

2019

20 July 2019 (2019-07-20) Friendly Iddo United U15 1–2  Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria
  • Nasiru  33'
  • Monday  38'
  • Aku  75'
 Stadium: FIFA Goal Project Field
18 August 2019 (2019-08-18) Football at the 2019 African Games – Women's tournament  South Africa v  Nigeria Sale, Morocco
20:00 Stadium: Stade Académie Mohammed VI
21 August 2019 (2019-08-21) Football at the 2019 African Games – Women's tournament  Nigeria v  Cameroon Sale, Morocco
20:00 Stadium: Stade Académie Mohammed VI
24 August 2019 (2019-08-24) Football at the 2019 African Games – Women's tournament  Zambia v  Nigeria Sale, Morocco
19:00 Stadium: Stade Boubker Ammar

See also

References
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