PLAYERS and officials of Nigeria’s Falconets have officially resumed camp in Abuja to continue preparations for the final round of the qualifying campaign for this year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The Falconets will face Malawi for a spot in the World Cup.
Some of the invited players reported to camp yesterday while training sessions began today, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
The team has since begun intensive training aimed at building fitness, cohesion, and tactical discipline ahead of the crucial encounter, while the technical crew awaits the arrival of the remaining invited players, the NFF added.
During the opening session, the team’s head coach, Moses Aduku, addressed the players, urging them to remain focused, committed, and fully prepared for the task ahead.
He stressed the importance of discipline, teamwork, and determination as the team prepares to face a determined Malawian side.
The players have expressed strong optimism and readiness as preparations continue in camp, with the technical crew working to ensure the team attains peak condition for the qualifiers.
The Falconets opponents Malawi progressed to the final qualifying round after edging past Guinea Bissau in their previous fixture.
The Falconets are now set to face the Malawian side in the first leg in Nigeria on May 2, with the return leg in Malawi a week later.
Africa will produce four representatives at the 2026 FIFA U-20Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Poland from September 5 to September 26
