Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England 3-0.
Tosin Rafiu opened the scoring for Nigeria in the eighth minute, before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the lead two minutes into the second half.
Mary Mamudu completed the scoring in the 73rd minute, as the Falconets secured their second win of the tournament.
Nigeria captain Christiana Uzoma also played a key role in the victory, saving Rachel Maltby’s first-half penalty to preserve the Falconets’ advantage.
The victory takes Nigeria’s goal tally to 13 in four matches at the tournament.
The Falconets have now recorded two wins, one draw and one defeat, while keeping two clean sheets.
Nigeria will return to action in the quarter-finals on September 20, with either Poland or Colombia standing in their way.
The quarter-final is scheduled to take place at Stadion Miejski LKS Lódz in Lódz, with kick-off set for 6:30 pm WAT.