Falconets to Face Poland and South Korea in Two World Cup Friendlies
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, will face Poland and South Korea in two international friendly matches as they intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The two-time U-20 Women’s World Cup silver medallists are currently based in Trzebnica, Poland, where Head Coach Moses Aduku and his technical staff are advancing preparations for the global tournament.
The Falconets held their first training session at the Stadion Miejski, Fair Play Arena, on Wednesday, focusing on tactical organisation, ball work, fitness and team cohesion following their arrival in Poland on Tuesday.
Nigeria will face hosts Poland on Friday, August 28, before taking on South Korea on Tuesday, September 1, in their second friendly.
The first match will be played at the Municipal Stadium in Brzeg, with kick-off scheduled for 12 p.m. local time. The encounter against South Korea will take place at the Remes Resort & Spa Football Stadium, beginning at 4 p.m. local time.
The two fixtures will provide Aduku with an opportunity to assess his players against different styles of opposition while helping the squad adapt to European conditions ahead of the World Cup.
Aduku has also made late changes to his squad after captain Joy Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab missed the trip due to visa complications. Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi have replaced the duo.
The Falconets are drawn in Group F alongside Spain, China PR and New Caledonia. Nigeria will open their World Cup campaign against Spain on September 7, face China PR on September 10 and conclude the group stage against New Caledonia on September 13.
Nigeria qualified for the tournament after overcoming Rwanda 5-0 on aggregate, defeating Senegal 3-1 and edging Malawi 3-2 over two legs.
Aduku will hope the two friendlies against Poland and South Korea provide an ideal final test as the Falconets pursue a historic first U-20 Women’s World Cup title.
