Falconets' final 21-player squad confirmed for 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Nigeria’s Falconets have their final 21-player squad in place for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, with FIFA confirming the list ahead of the tournament in Poland.
The squad features three goalkeepers, six defenders, four midfielders and eight forwards as Nigeria prepares to battle for honours from September 5 to 27.
There are two changes from the squad initially released by the Nigeria Football Federation, with Kafayat Mafisere and Folajomi Alaba Olabiyi earning their places in the final squad.
The duo replace captain Joy Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab, who will miss the tournament.
Nigeria have been drawn in Group F alongside Spain, China PR and New Caledonia, setting up an intriguing group-stage campaign.
The Falconets will begin their World Cup journey against Spain on September 7 before facing China PR three days later.
Their final group fixture comes against New Caledonia on September 13.
The team has already stepped up preparations for the tournament and made a positive start, edging hosts Poland 1-0 in a warm-up friendly.
Mary Mamudu was the match-winner, finding the back of the net in first-half stoppage time to hand Nigeria a confidence-boosting victory.
The Falconets will play their final preparatory friendly against South Korea on September 1 as head coach and his technical crew fine-tune the squad ahead of the World Cup.
Falconets’ Final 21
Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma, Jane Ijirigho, Bright Etim
Defenders: Victory Lucky, Onyedikachi Ekezie, Jumai Adebayo, Rebecca Adegbemile, Tumininu Adeshina, Hannah Ibrahim
Midfielders: Favour Nkwocha, Kafayat Mafisere, Tosin Rafiu, Amber Ogbolu
Forwards: Winner David, Queen Joseph, Ramotalahi Kareem, Chisom Nwachukwu, Folajomi Alaba Olabiyi, Mary Mamudu, Precious Oscar, Janet Akekoromowei
With the final squad now confirmed and preparations entering their closing stages, the Falconets can turn their full attention to the task ahead.
Spain awaits first, and Nigeria will be hoping this talented group can go all the way in Poland.
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