Nigerian-born England U20 striker Princess Ademiluyi fires warning ahead of Falconets clash

Nigerian-born England U20 striker Princess Ademiluyi says she is eagerly awaiting England’s last-16 meeting with Nigeria at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

The Ipswich Town forward will face the Falconets when England take on Nigeria at Stadion Miejski Bielsko-Biała in Bielsko-Biała on Thursday.

Ademiluyi, who was born in Gravesend, Kent, has Nigerian heritage through her parentage. She has also represented England at youth level and remains eligible to play for the country.

However, her international future could still attract attention because of her Nigerian roots.

If the striker decides to represent Nigeria at senior level in the future, she would have to follow the required process for a change of sporting nationality.

For now, though, her focus remains on England and the knockout stage of the competition.

England reached the round of 16 without losing a match during the group phase. The Young Lionesses will now face a Nigerian side determined to progress to the quarter-finals.

The meeting also gives Ademiluyi a unique connection to both sides.

While she wears England colours, her Nigerian background adds an extra layer of interest to the encounter. The match will therefore attract attention from supporters in both countries.

Meanwhile, the Falconets will look to use the occasion to strengthen their campaign at the tournament. England, on the other hand, will aim to maintain their unbeaten run and secure a place in the next round.

The clash promises to be an intriguing meeting between two teams with ambitions of going deep into the competition.

For Ademiluyi, it will also be an opportunity to face the country connected to her family background on one of the biggest stages in youth women’s football.