2026 U-20 WWC: Uzoma, Kareem upbeat Falconets will triumph over England
Falconets Prepare for Round of 16 Clash Against England
BIELSKO-BIALA, Poland — The Nigeria U-20 women’s national football team, known as the Falconets, is gearing up for a critical Round of 16 match against England’s Young Lionesses on Thursday. Team captain Christiana Uzoma and teammate Ramotalahi Kareem expressed confidence as they prepare for the encounter at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium.
Uzoma highlighted the team’s positive mindset leading into the match. “The mood in camp is very good; we have a winning mentality. We are not scared of England; we are fully prepared for them, and Nigerians should expect victory,” she stated in an interview with the team’s media outlet.
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Kareem, who played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s recent 10-1 victory over New Caledonia—securing the team’s advancement to this stage of the tournament—also reassured fans of the team’s commitment. “Please come and support us, pray for us, and we promise that we won’t disappoint; we will win,” she said.
With both players demonstrating enthusiasm, the Falconets are poised for what promises to be an exciting matchup against England, as they aim for a place in the quarter-finals.
