2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For England Showdown — Kareem

Falconets striker Ramotalahi Kareem says Nigeria are determined to give their all when they face England in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

Nigeria secured their place in the knockout stage after a resounding 10-1 victory over New Caledonia in Lodz on Sunday, with Kareem scoring a hat-trick to inspire Moses Aduku’s side to a comprehensive win.

England also advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing second in Group B behind Brazil, setting up an intriguing clash with the Falconets.

Kareem In Buoyant Mood

Kareem is confident Nigeria can overcome the challenge posed by the English side and progress to the quarter-finals.

“We hope to achieve great things now that we’ve made it through the group stage. I’m really pleased with my hat-trick. My job is to score goals, and helping the team today made me very happy,” Kareem told FIFA.com.

“We’re ready for the match against England. We’ll prepare as well as we possibly can because they are a strong side. We will give our all and fight to progress to the next round.”

Nigeria and England will clash in Bielsko-Biala on Thursday, September 17.