Falconets Edge FC Robo in Friendly Ahead of Senegal FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier

Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, showed grit and determination as they edged Nigeria Women Premier League side FC Robo 2–1 in a friendly match played in Ibadan.

The victory forms part of their preparations for the crucial first leg encounter against Senegal in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

The Falconets arrived in Ibadan on Monday, 27 January 2026, to intensify training ahead of the tie scheduled for Saturday, 7 February at the Lekan Salami Stadium.

The friendly against FC Robo was designed by the technical crew to assess the team’s tactical execution, match fitness, and overall readiness for the Senegalese challenge.

Head Coach Moses Aduku expressed satisfaction with the performance, while acknowledging areas that still require fine-tuning.

‘So far, so good. We won the game, but there are still little adjustments to be made in the team ahead of Saturday’s game against the Senegalese,’ Aduku said.

He praised the team’s resilience and fighting spirit, particularly their response in scoring the decisive goal.

‘The way the girls responded to score the winning goal was very encouraging. It showed character, resilience, and the determination not to relent in our quest to qualify,’ he added.

The Falconets will now turn their focus fully to the Senegal clash, where victory in Ibadan would set the tone for their qualification hopes.