Falconets begin preparations for World Cup qualifier against Senegal

Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have resumed camp in Abuja ahead of their forthcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal.

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 organisation, 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 peak performance levels.

The technical crew continues to fine-tune training programmes with an emphasis on tactical discipline, game intelligence, and overall team organisation, as preparations progress toward the qualifier.

Nigeria will host the first leg of the third-round qualifying fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Saturday, February 7, with the return leg scheduled for Saturday, February 14, in Dakar, Senegal.

This year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals will be hosted by Poland.