U-20 WWC (Q): Moses Aduku confident as Nigeria prepare for Senegal

Nigeria U-20 women’s national team coach Moses Aduku expressed confidence in the Falconets’ readiness for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) qualifying third round, first leg clash against Senegal.

​During the pre-match press conference held on Friday, Aduku highlighted the team’s readiness as the Falconets gear up for the decisive two-legged tie that will determine their progress in the qualification race for the World Cup finals.

He confirmed that the squad has undergone intensive training in camp and remains fully focused on the task ahead, stressing that every match is approached with the seriousness of a final to maintain the right mentality and match sharpness.

“The players are fit, focused, and ready. We have worked very hard in camp, and we approach every match with the seriousness of a final to maintain the right mentality and match sharpness,”.

Coach Aduku further appealed to Nigerian football fans to come out in large numbers to support the team, noting that strong home backing can play a significant role in boosting the players’ confidence and performance.

“The support of our fans will be very important to us, especially playing at home. It gives the players extra confidence and motivation.”

Nigeria’s U20 girls, the Falconets, say they are ready for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round first-leg clash against Senegal.

Speaking at Friday’s pre-match press conference, head coach Moses Aduku and captain Joy Igbokwe expressed confidence pic.twitter.com/PwB2Of1gOI

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He also 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.

Saturday’s encounter will take place at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, with the return leg scheduled for Dakar on Saturday, February 14th.