Falconets Beat Senegal as Janet Suffers Injury Scare

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team defeated Senegal on Sunday in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers despite a worrying injury to midfielder Janet. The Falconets secured the win during the first-leg clash, strengthening their chances of progressing while raising concern over the player’s condition.

Janet was forced off after a heavy collision late in the game, briefly halting play as medical staff attended to her on the pitch. Nigeria, however, maintained control and saw out the match to claim a crucial victory on home soil.

“It was an important win for us, but our thoughts are with Janet,” Falconets head coach said after the match. “She is a strong player, and we hope the injury is not serious.”

A Senegal team official admitted the challenge of facing Nigeria away from home, saying, “They punished our mistakes, but the tie is not over yet.”

According to Brila.net, Janet was taken for further medical checks, with her availability for the return leg still uncertain. The second leg is expected to be decisive in the race for a World Cup ticket.