Falconets Resume Camping For U20 World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have resumed camping in Abuja ahead of their forthcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against their Senegalese counterparts.
The team opened camp on Saturday, January 4, 2026, at the Westpoint Hotel, marking the start of an intensive preparation programme.
A total of 17 players are currently in camp, with additional invited players expected to arrive in the coming days to complete the roster.
Training activities have commenced in earnest, focusing on team cohesion, tactical organization, and physical conditioning, as the technical crew works to ensure optimal readiness.
Head Coach, Mr. Moses Aduku, confirmed that the team’s preparations are on course, with ongoing assessments of players and structured training sessions aimed at ensuring tactical readiness and optimal performance levels.
The technical crew continues to fine-tune training programmes with emphasis on tactical discipline, game intelligence, and overall team organization, as preparations progress toward the qualifier.
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Nigeria will host the first leg of the third-round qualifying fixture, which is scheduled for the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan on Saturday, 7th February, with the return leg already determined for Saturday, 14th February in Dakar, Senegal.
This year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals will be hosted by Poland.
