Nigeria's Falconets camp in Abuja for Malawi World Cup qualifier

Nigeria's U-20 women's national team, the Falconets, have returned to camp in Abuja ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup final qualifying tie against Malawi. Coach Moses Aduku's squad converged on Monday, with training commencing Tuesday morning.

The two-legged tie sees Nigeria hosting the first leg on Saturday, May 2, with the return match in Blantyre on May 9. The aggregate winner secures a spot at the World Cup in Poland this September.

The Falconets advanced by overcoming Senegal in the second round, while Malawi progressed past Guinea-Bissau. Since the tournament began in 2002, Nigeria has qualified for every single edition, a testament to the nation's dominance in youth women's football.

This qualifying series is vital for maintaining that legacy and providing a platform for young Nigerian talents to showcase their skills globally. Fans should anticipate the announcement of the home venue for the May 2 match.

How will you follow this campaign? Will you attend the home game, organize viewing parties, or use social media to cheer on the Falconets? Your support fuels the team's ambition to keep Nigeria's World Cup presence alive.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/07/u-20-wwcq-falconets-return-to-camp-for-malawi-showdown/