Nigeria Falconets Squad for U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026
- Mr Football
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Nigeria’s Falconets are set to compete at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with head coach Moses Aduku taking a 21-player squad to the global tournament. Nigeria, two-time runners-up in 2010 and 2014, will be aiming to win the competition for the first time.
The squad features a strong representation from the Nigerian Women’s Football League, alongside overseas-based players including Janet Akekoromowei of Benfica and Amber Ogbolu of Oregon State University.
Nigeria Falconets 2026 World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers
Christiana Uzoma
Jane Ijirigho
Bright Etim
Defenders
Victory Lucky
Onyedikachi Ekezie
Jumai Adebayo
Tumininu Adeshina
Hannah Ibrahim
Rebecca Adegbemile
Midfielders
Favour Nkwocha
Kafayat Mafisere
Tosin Rafiu
Forwards
Winner David
Queen Joseph
Ramotalahi Kareem
Chisom Nwachukwu
Alaba Olabiyi
Mary Mamudu
Precious Oscar
Janet Akekoromowei
Amber Ogbolu
The final squad underwent late changes after captain Joy Igbokwe and midfielder Faridat Abdulwahab were unable to secure visas to travel to Poland. They were replaced by Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi.
Nigeria has been drawn in Group F, alongside Spain, China PR and New Caledonia. The Falconets will begin their campaign against Spain on September 7, followed by China on September 10 and New Caledonia on September 13.
The Falconets enter the tournament with plenty of experience and ambition. After finishing runners-up twice, Nigeria will hope this talented squad can finally deliver the country’s first FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title.
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