The Nigerian U-20 women’s national football team, popularly known as the Falconets, have officially opened their training camp in the nation’s capital, Abuja. This gathering marks the beginning of the final phase of preparations as the squad targets a successful outing in the concluding qualifying round for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Standing between Nigeria and a spot in the global showpiece is a two-legged playoff against Malawi. The tournament itself is slated to take place in Poland between September 5 and September 26, 2026. According to the current schedule, the Falconets will serve as hosts for the opening encounter on Saturday, May 2, before traveling to Malawi for the definitive return leg exactly one week later.
The camp saw its first influx of invited athletes on Monday, with tactical and physical drills officially commencing on Tuesday morning. These sessions are being overseen by head coach Moses Aduku, who is tasked with fine-tuning the squad for the high-stakes double-header.
Statements from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) indicate that the current training regime is heavily focused on optimizing player fitness, fostering on-field chemistry, and instilling a rigorous level of tactical discipline. While the technical staff has already initiated the program with those present, they remain expectant as the remaining members of the invited roster are due to arrive and complete the full contingent shortly.
