FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Janet Seimeyeha Dedicates MVP Award To Victor Osimhen

Posted on September 17, 2026

Nigerian Super Falconet striker and Benfica player, Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowe, has dedicated her Most Valuable Player (MVP) earned during the mat g against England in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s Cup to Victor Osimhen

Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after beating England 3-0 in their Round of 16 clash in Poland on Thursday.

Tosin Rafiu put Nigeria ahead in the eighth minute before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the advantage shortly after half-time.

Mary Mamudu then completed the scoring in the 73rd minute as the Falconets secured a convincing victory at Stadion Miejski in Bielsko-Biała.

Nigeria made a fast start and took the lead when Rafiu found the net eight minutes into the game.

“When everything was down someone came up for me and I think I need to show appreciation, this award is for daddy Victor Osimhen,” an elated Janet said after the match on Thursday.

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