U-20 World Cup qualifier: Falconets train in Kigali ahead of Rwanda match
Nigeria’s Falconets have commenced training in Kigali ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup second-round, first-leg clash with the Rwandan U-20 girls.
The match will take place at the Kigali Pele Stadium, formerly known as Stade Régional Nyamirambo.
On Friday morning, the players held a recovery training session at the hotel gym.
They were full of energy, zeal, and motivation as they went through the routine under the guidance and encouragement of the technical crew, showing great spirit and determination.
Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed match officials from Sierra Leone and Liberia to take charge of proceedings in Kigali. Aminata Fullah will be the referee, with Liberian Hannah Lydia Moses as Assistant Referee 1, and Sierra Leonean Fatmata Mansaray as Assistant Referee 2.
The fourth official is Love Tuu Wehyee from Liberia. Militna Ivanete Amrie from Seychelles will serve as the match commissioner, while Amegee Aissata Ameyo will be the referee assessor.
Sunday’s match will kick off at 3:00 p.m. Rwanda time (2:00 p.m. in Nigeria).
