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Falconets (Nigeria Women’s U-20)

Two World Cup finals and the rise of Asisat Oshoala.

A Nigerian player in white challenging a Japan player

Checked 30 September 2026

Falconets (Nigeria Women’s U-20)

The Falconets are Nigeria’s under-20 women’s team and a regular at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup since its first edition in 2002. They have reached two finals, in 2010 and 2014, losing both to Germany.

The 2014 tournament in Canada made Asisat Oshoala a global name: she was voted the best player and was top scorer with seven goals. Many of today’s Super Falcons, including Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie, came through the Falconets.

Falconets at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (highlights)
YearResult
2006 RussiaQuarter-finals; beat Finland 8-0 in the group stage
2010 GermanyRunners-up: lost the final 2-0 to Germany
2014 CanadaRunners-up: lost the final 1-0 to Germany after extra time; Asisat Oshoala won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot

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Quick answers

Falconets: quick answers

Have the Falconets reached a World Cup final?

Yes, twice: 2010 in Germany (lost 2-0 to Germany) and 2014 in Canada (lost 1-0 to Germany after extra time).

What was the Falconets’ biggest win?

8-0 against Finland at the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Russia.