NGNigeria's U-20 women's national team, the Falconets, will face Spain in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, held at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland. Scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time on September 7, 2026, the game is part of Group F. Nigeria, with a history of reaching the finals but no world title, faces a strong opponent in Spain, which recently won the tournament in 2022 and finished second in 2024. Nigeria secured a 1-0 victory over host Poland in a pre-tournament friendly, with Mary Mamudu scoring the winning goal. Coach Moses Aduku emphasized the importance of a strong start, likening the match to a cup final. A win would give Nigeria a crucial advantage in the group stage.
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