{"id":3457,"date":"2026-02-04T08:42:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/u-20-world-cup-coach-aduku-unveils-falconets-squad-for-wc-qualifiers-against-senegal\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T08:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:42:38","slug":"u-20-world-cup-coach-aduku-unveils-falconets-squad-for-wc-qualifiers-against-senegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.infotekps.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/u-20-world-cup-coach-aduku-unveils-falconets-squad-for-wc-qualifiers-against-senegal\/","title":{"rendered":"U-20 WORLD CUP: Coach Aduku Unveils Falconets Squad for WC Qualifiers Against Senegal\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nigeria\u2019s U-20 women\u2019s national team, the Falconets, have stepped up preparations for their FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup qualifying double-header against Senegal, with head coach Moses Aduku unveiling a 26-player squad dominated by domestic league talents.<\/p>\n

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This follows CAF\u2019s approval to a request by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to change the venue of Nigeria\u2019s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup third-round qualifying first-leg clash against Senegal.<\/p>\n

The highly anticipated encounter, scheduled for Saturday, 7 February 2026<\/strong>, will now take place at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta<\/strong>, instead of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan.<\/p>\n

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Why the WC Qualifiers Match Venue Was Moved<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Confirming the development, NFF Director of Competitions Ruth David<\/strong> explained that the decision was taken due to concerns over the playing surface in Ibadan.<\/p>\n

According to her, the federation requested the venue change \u201cas a result of the deteriorating state of the playing pitch of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan<\/strong>,\u201d which had initially been approved for the fixture.<\/p>\n

The Lekan Salami Stadium had previously hosted the Falconets\u2019 second-round, second-leg qualifier against Rwanda in September last year.<\/p>\n

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Falconets to Relocate to Abeokuta<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Following CAF\u2019s approval, the two-time FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup silver medallists are expected to relocate from Ibadan to Abeokuta in the coming days.<\/p>\n

The move will allow the team to \u201cfamiliarize themselves with the turf of the MKO Abiola Sports Complex<\/strong>\u201d<\/em> ahead of the crucial first leg against Senegal.<\/p>\n

Nigeria booked their place in the third round after a dominant 5\u20130 aggregate victory over Rwanda.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Falconets Named for Senegal U-20 World Cup Qualifiers Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bayelsa Queens forward Janet Akekoromowei and Nasarawa Amazons midfielder Joy Igbokwe headline the list released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), alongside several Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) regulars.<\/p>\n

Also included is Shakirat Abidemi Moshood, one of a number of players promoted from the national U-17 side, reflecting continuity in Nigeria\u2019s women\u2019s youth development pipeline.<\/p>\n

The Falconets will host Senegal in the first leg on Saturday, 7 February, at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The return fixture will take place a week later, on Saturday, 14 February, at the Stade Lat-Dior in Thi\u00e8s, Senegal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Originally billed for Ibadan, the first-leg encounter was moved to Abeokuta, where the team has now settled.<\/p>\n

The Falconets arrived in the Ogun State capital on Tuesday morning and fine-tuned preparations with a 2\u20131 friendly victory over FC Robo Queens. a match that allowed Aduku to assess combinations and match fitness ahead of the qualifiers.<\/p>\n

The selected squad features a balanced mix of experience and youth across all departments.<\/p>\n

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Nigeria U-20 Women\u2019s National Team (Falconets) Squad vs Senegal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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