Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have commenced final preparations for their crucial home first-leg fixture against Malawi scheduled for May 2nd.
The Head Coach Moses Aduku expressed confidence on the teams readiness.
“We have a full squad on ground and everyone is focused,From today, we will concentrate on team planning and tactical work. We are taking this very seriously, and I believe by the end of the match we will come out victorious.”
positive atmosphere, with no injuries and high morale among the players. Coach Aduku highlighted the squad’s depth and athleticism, noting the challenge of blending players from different clubs within a short period, while expressing confidence in building a cohesive and competitive team before the encounter.
“To our supporters, please pray for us as you did against Senegal and Rwanda. I believe Nigeria will smile,” he added.
The Falconets have continued intensive training sessions in Abuja as they fine-tune strategies ahead of the first-leg clash with Malawi. The return leg in Lilongwe will take place on Saturday, 9th May.
Nigeria secured their place in the final round with a 3-1 aggregate victory over Senegal, winning 1-0 at home and 2-1 in Senegal, following another home-and-away victory over Rwanda (5-0 aggregate) in the second round.
Malawi hammered Guinea Bissau’s U20 girls 6-2 on aggregate in the earlier round, winning 5-1 in Lilongwe after a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Bissau in the first leg.
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