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Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, continued preparations for their upcoming first-leg encounter against Senegal with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Nigeria Women Premier League side FC Robo in a friendly match played in Ibadan.The Falconets arrived in Ibadan on Monday, January 27, 2026, to intensify preparations for the crucial fixture scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Lekan Salami Stadium. The friendly encounter formed part of the technical crew’s assessment programme aimed at evaluating the team’s performance, tactical execution, and overall match fitness.
Reacting after the match, head Coach Moses Aduku expressed satisfaction with the team’s display while highlighting areas that still require improvement.“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, adding: “There were positives, especially the fighting spirit. 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.”
