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Nigeria’s Falconets Advance To Knockout Stage with 4-0 Triumph Over Venezuela

Nigeria’s Falconets have secured a spot in the last 16 of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after a commanding 4-0 victory over Venezuela in their final group match at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Colombia on Saturday night.

Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine all found the net in the first half, giving Christopher Danjuma’s team a comfortable lead before Joy Igbokwe sealed the win with a stunning strike in stoppage time.

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This victory marks the Falconets’ second win in three Group D matches, earning them six points—equal to group leaders Germany.

In a thrilling contest, Okwuchukwu assisted Bello for the opening goal in the 16th minute and then scored herself with a header in the 28th minute. Sebastine added a third goal just before halftime, tapping in during added time.

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The Falconets’ fourth goal came in the final moments, with substitute Igbokwe unleashing a long-range screamer to cap off the match.

Despite finishing level on points with Germany, the Falconets placed second in the group due to an inferior head-to-head record and goal difference.

Nigeria will now face the top team from Group E, either Japan or Austria, in the knockout stage on September 13.

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