Nigeria's Falconets opened their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign with a defeat to Spain, according to Premium Times. The Nigerian side will next face China PR on Wednesday as they seek to revive their hopes of advancing from Group F. The loss leaves Nigeria needing positive results in their remaining group fixtures to keep their tournament progression hopes alive.

Nigeria's Falconets coach Moses Aduku expressed disappointment with his team's performance following a defeat to Spain at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, but promised an improved display in their next outing. According to Premium Times, Aduku insisted the loss would not derail Nigeria's campaign in the tournament, maintaining confidence in his squad's ability to bounce back despite the setback against the Spanish side.

China striker Huang Jiaxin expects a difficult match against Nigeria's Falconets at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Wang Jun's side began their campaign with a 5-0 win over debutants New Caledonia on Monday, with Jiaxin scoring a hat-trick in the Group F fixture. China are set to face Nigeria next in the group stage, and the striker is anticipating a keenly contested duel between the two sides.

Nigeria's Falconets were beaten 2-0 by Spain in their opening Group F match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. According to the Daily Post, Spain controlled the game from start to finish, while the Falconets managed only occasional attacks. Marisa Garcia put the former champions ahead in the 13th minute, and Spain added a second goal to seal victory over the Nigerian side in the tournament opener.

Nigeria's U-20 women's national team, the Falconets, must improve key aspects of their play ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup match against China, according to Premium Times. The report says the team needs to be sharper, more connected, more clinical and far more assertive in their response. It outlines five areas the Falconets must correct to compete effectively in the encounter.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the defending champions, will begin their training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco on July 15 in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. They will train for one week before relocating to Rabat for their Group C matches, as reported by DAILY POST.