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The Nigeria U-20 Women’s team, the Falconets, delivered an emphatic 4-0 victory over Venezuela to advance to the next round of the U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The Falconets took control early in the match, securing a comfortable 3-0 lead before halftime. Amina Bello opened the scoring, followed by Chiamaka Okwuchukwu’s strike to double the advantage. Flourish Sabastine added a third goal, putting Nigeria firmly in control as they headed into the break.
As the match approached its conclusion, Venezuela struggled to respond to Nigeria’s relentless pressure. The Falconets added a final blow in stoppage time, with Igbokwe J. scoring in the 90+4 minute to make it 4-0, sealing a dominant victory.
With this performance, the Falconets showcased their attacking prowess and solid defense, securing their spot in the next round of the tournament.