Nigeria’s U20 Women’s National Team have resumed camping in Abuja as preparations intensify for their upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Senegal.
The team officially opened camp on Saturday, January 4, 2026, at the Westpoint Hotel, Abuja, marking the beginning of an intensive preparation programme ahead of the crucial third-round qualifier.
A total of 17 players are currently in camp, with more invited players expected to arrive in the coming days to complete the squad. Training sessions are already underway, with a strong focus on team cohesion, tactical organisation and physical conditioning.
Head coach Moses Aduku confirmed that preparations are progressing as planned, noting that the technical crew is carefully assessing players while implementing structured training sessions aimed at achieving peak readiness.
“The preparations are on course,” Aduku said. “We are focusing on tactical discipline, game intelligence and overall team organisation to ensure we are fully ready for the challenge ahead.”
Nigeria will host the first leg of the third-round qualifying fixture at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, on Saturday, February 7, while the return leg is scheduled for Saturday, February 14 in Dakar, Senegal.
The 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup will be staged in Poland, with the Falconets aiming to extend their remarkable record of qualifying for every edition of the tournament since its inception.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
