Falconets Fired Up For Senegal Test As World Cup Ticket Beckons
With a place at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup within touching distance, Nigeria’s Falconets say they are ready to seize the moment when they face Senegal in a crucial third-round qualifier this Saturday in Abeokuta.
Speaking at Friday evening’s pre-match press conference, Head Coach Moses Aduku and captain Joy Igbokwe expressed strong confidence in the team’s readiness for the decisive two-legged tie.
Coach Aduku said the squad has undergone intensive camp training and is fully focused on the task ahead.
He stressed that the team approaches every fixture “with the seriousness of a final” to maintain the right mentality and match sharpness, adding that the players are fit, focused and ready.
Captain Igbokwe echoed the coach’s optimism, noting that the Falconets are united, disciplined and fully aware of what is at stake. She said the team is determined to deliver a strong performance at home before taking the same commitment into the return leg in Senegal.
Providing a squad update, Aduku disclosed that two players who sustained minor knocks are being carefully managed and have returned to limited training, while one player has fully recovered from illness.
He also appealed to Nigerian fans to turn out in large numbers, noting that strong home support can significantly boost players’ confidence and performance.
The first leg will be played this Saturday at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, with the return fixture scheduled for Dakar on Saturday, 14 February.
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