Friendly: Falconets, South Korea settle for 1-1 draw

Nigeria’s Falconets were held to a 1-1 draw by South Korea in their final international friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Tuesday.

The Nigerian team entered the encounter at the Remes Sports Leisure and Spa Stadium with confidence after securing a 1-0 victory over hosts Poland in their previous warm-up match.

Mary Mamudu, who scored the winner against Poland, once again found the back of the net to give the Falconets the lead in the 29th minute.

The defender calmly putting Nigeria ahead after another encouraging attacking display from Moses Aduku’s side.

The Falconets maintained their advantage until half-time, heading into the interval with a 1-0 lead.

South Korea returned from the break determined to find a way back into the contest and eventually drew level in the 78th minute after being awarded a penalty which was converted.

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The Falconets will now turn their attention to their opening Group F fixture against Spain on September 7.

They will subsequently face China PR on September 10 before concluding their group-stage campaign against New Caledonia on September 13.