Janet Akekoromowei expressed her gratitude after earning the Player of the Match title in Nigeria’s 3–0 win against England U20, a match that propelled the Falconets into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U–20 Women’s World Cup.
In a segment shared by Nigerian sports journalist Dr Victor Ademola, Akekoromowei expressed her thankfulness to God and acknowledged her teammates for their contributions. Following the victory, she stated she was “the happiest person” around.
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She mentioned that this marked her first Player of the Match award in the tournament and dedicated it to her teammates for their collaboration and support.
Following this triumph, the Falconets are now set to compete in the quarter-finals against Colombia for a chance to reach the semi-finals.
Nigeria vs Colombia, Match Details
Time: 14:00 WAT
Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026
Stadium: Stadion Miejski ŁKS, Łódź
Nigeria aims to capitalize on their strong performance against England as they seek a semi-final berth. Colombia reached the quarter-finals after narrowly defeating hosts Poland 1–0.
