NIGERIA FALCONETS | PLAYER STATS AFTER 3 MATCHES | 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s statistical leaders across goals, attempts, passing, distance covered, sprints, line breaks, receptions and pressing after the Falconets’ three group-stage matches.
According to FIFA’s official tournament statistics, here are Nigeria’s statistical leaders after the three group-stage matches:
⚽ Most Goals
Ramotalahi Kareem & Winner Onajite David | 3 goals each
📊 Most Passes
Tosin Rafiu | 154
↗️ Most Crosses
Tumininu Adeshina | 22
🎯 Most Attempts at Goal
Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei | 18
🏃🏽♀️ Total Distance Ran
Tosin Rafiu | 27.96 km
💨 Average Speed
Queen Joseph | 6.84 km/h
🔄 Most Offers to Receive
Kafayat Mafisere | 98
📍 Most Receptions Between Midfield and Defensive Line
Janet Seimeyeha Akekoromowei | 39
🛡️ Most Pressing Applied
Queen Joseph | 90
⚡ Most Sprints
Queen Joseph | 109
🔓 Most Attempted Line Breaks
Kafayat Mafisere | 71
✅ Most Completed Line Breaks
Jumai Adebayo | 41
🇳🇬 Nigeria finished second in Group F and advanced to the Round of 16.
The Falconets will face England in the Round of 16.
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