Princess Ademiluyi Disappointed as England Falls to Falconets
England striker Princess Ademiluyi expressed her disappointment following the 3-0 loss to Nigeria's Falconets in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Ademiluyi played the full 90 minutes but could not score despite taking five shots, three on target.
England, considered favorites, had slightly more possession but struggled against Nigeria's disciplined play. Ademiluyi noted that England's poor finishing was a significant issue, particularly after Rachel Maltby missed a penalty shortly after Nigeria's opening goal.
She praised the Falconets for their physicality and defensive resilience, stating, “Their physicality is remarkable, along with the way they get in behind and drive directly toward the goal.” Following this defeat, Nigeria's Falconets will advance to face Colombia in the quarter-finals, aiming to continue their successful campaign under coach Aduku.
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