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Poland 2026: Aduku Confident as Falconets Prepare for Senegal Clash

Posted : 27 January 2026

Head Coach Moses Aduku has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Nigeria U20 girls’ team, the Falconets, as the two-time FIFA U20 World Cup silver-medallists continue preparations for the third-round qualifying fixture against Senegal.

The past weeks in camp have been productive, with all invited players fully present and responding positively to training.

The technical team has focused on tactical organization, team cohesion, and overall strategy, and the players have demonstrated commitment, discipline, and intensity throughout the preparations.

Aduku emphasized that attention remains firmly on the upcoming qualifier, stressing the importance of securing a strong result in the first leg on home soil.

Friendly matches have been vital in assessing and refining the team’s system of play, with particular focus on strengthening attacking options while maintaining defensive balance. He described the team’s performances so far as encouraging.

Nigeria will host the first leg at Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan on Saturday, 7th February, with the return leg scheduled for Saturday, 14th February in Dakar, Senegal.

The Falconets, who also reached the semi-finals of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Japan 14 years ago, will travel to Ibadan today to continue preparations ahead of the fixture. While refraining from bold predictions, Coach Aduku expressed confidence in the quality and mentality of the players, citing their competitive displays in recent friendly matches.

He concluded by reaffirming the team’s determination to make the nation proud and secure qualification.

The winner of the Nigeria-Senegal tie will advance to the final round of African qualifiers, facing the winner of the Guinea-Bissau vs. Malawi fixture, for one of Africa’s four slots at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals.

The 12th edition of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup will be held in Poland from 5th to 27th September 2026.

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