U20 WWCQ Nigeria 2-0 Malawi: Own goal and Ifeanyi strike hand Falconets first leg win

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, claimed a crucial 2-0 victory over Malawi in the first leg of their final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday.The Falconets delivered a composed performance in front of their home supporters, taking control of the tie ahead of the decisive second leg in Lilongwe.Nigeria dominated possession from the outset, dictating the tempo of the game and pinning Malawi back for large spells. Despite their control, the hosts were unable to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes, with...