2026 U-20 WWC: Akekoromowei scoops POTM in Falconets’ win over England

Janet Akekoromowei was named Player of the Match pursuing Nigeria’s 3-0 triumph implicit England successful their Round of 16 brushwood astatine the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Tosin Rafiu got things going for the Falconets with a contender for Goal of the Tournament successful the eighth minute.

The midfielder attacked down the near wing, weaved her mode wrong and retired to bamboozle the England defence and rifled the shot past goalkeeper Katie Cox.

Akekoromowei extended the vantage with a well-taken left-footed volley 2 minutes aft the break.

it was the Benfica striker’s 2nd extremity of the tournament.

Substitute Mary Mamudu sealed a thoroughly-deserved triumph for Moses Aduku’s broadside 17 minutes from time.

Nigeria volition present conscionable the victor of Poland-Colombia successful Lodz on Sunday.

2026 U-20 WWC: Akekoromowei scoops POTM successful Falconets’ triumph implicit England