The technical leadership of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, has underscored the squad’s absolute concentration as they prepare for a high-stakes encounter with Malawi. Head coach Moses Aduku confirmed that his players are fully immersed in their training regimen, with the primary objective being to secure a coveted ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The Nigerian contingent initiated their intensive training camp in Abuja three weeks ago, establishing a solid foundation for the upcoming qualification series. The two-legged affair is scheduled to commence on Saturday, May 2, with Nigeria serving as the host for the opening match at a location that is yet to be officially designated. Following the domestic fixture, the Falconets will journey to Lilongwe for the reverse leg on Saturday, May 9.
Coach Aduku provided insight into the current atmosphere within the camp, expressing satisfaction with the availability of his personnel and the collective mindset of the group.
“We have a full squad on ground and everyone is focused on the task at hand. From now, we will concentrate on team planning and tactical work,” Aduku told thenff.com.
Both nations enter this final stretch of the qualifiers on the back of impressive results in the preceding rounds. The Falconets demonstrated their continental pedigree by overcoming Senegal with a 3-1 aggregate victory. Meanwhile, the Malawian side arrives with significant momentum after a dominant performance against Guinea Bissau, whom they eliminated with a convincing 6-2 aggregate scoreline. With a place on the world stage hanging in the balance, the tactical preparations in Abuja are expected to reach a crescendo over the coming weeks.
