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Falconets coach Aduku unveils 26-player squad ahead of Senegal clash
Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku, has selected a 26-player squad as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the third-round qualifiers of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup against Senegal.
The list is largely made up of players from the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, showing the coach’s confidence in the domestic league.
Among the notable names in the squad are Bayelsa Queens forward, Janet Akekoromowei, and Nasarawa Amazons midfielder, Joy Igbokwe.
The squad also includes several young players who recently moved up from the national U-17 team, with Shakirat Abidemi Moshood among those handed an opportunity at the U-20 level.
The announcement follows CAF approval for the NFF to move the first-leg match from Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan to MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, due to concerns over the playing surface. The first leg kicks off on Saturday, 7 February 2026, with the return fixture scheduled for 14 February at Stade Lat-Dior, Thiès, Senegal.
Nigeria, two-time FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup silver medallists, advanced to this stage after a 5–0 aggregate win over Rwanda. The team has already relocated to Abeokuta and recorded a 2–1 friendly victory over FC Robo Queens in preparation for Senegal.
Squad list
Goalkeepers: Uzoma Christiana Ijeoma (Edo Queens), Opara Onyinyechi Jacklin (Delta Queens), Jane Bubemi Ijirigho of (Nasarawa Amazons).
Defenders: Ezekwugo Chiamaka Esther (Bayelsa Queens), Sandra John Nwibe (Rivers Angels), Yusuf Mistura Motunrayo (FC Robo Queens), Abdulwahab Farida Opeyemi, Ohaegbulem Oluchi (Nasarawa Amazons), Ayoade Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies), Adeshina Tumininu Fatimoh and Adegbemile Rebecca (Edo Queens), and Iheoma Chinyere (Bayelsa Queens).
Midfielders: Afolabi Taiwo Tewogbola, Otubo Patience (Rivers Angels), Joy Igbokwe (Nasarawa Amazons), Nkwocha Favour Chiamaka (FC Robo Queens), and Kafayat Oluwatosin Mafisere (Edo Queens).
Forwards: Nwachukwu Chisom Monica, Ramotalahi Kareem (Rivers Angels), Moshood Shakirat Abidemi, Janet Akekoromowei, and Alaba Olabiyi (Bayelsa Queens), Ayantosho Yetunde Zarat (Pacesetter Queens), Ifeanyi Kindness Chinaza (Bayelsa Queens), and Oscar Precious Chiemerie, Mamudu Mary (Edo Queens).
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