Softfootball reports that the Nigeria women’s national under-20 football team has landed in Lilongwe for their pivotal second leg of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier against Malawi’s under-20 team.
The Nigerian squad heads into this match with a solid 2–0 lead from the first leg, which took place at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. In that initial encounter, the Falconets were dominant, particularly in the second half, with Maureen Kenneth scoring an own goal for Malawi and Kindness Ifeanyi adding another goal to secure the win.
The official account of Nigeria’s women’s national football team on X welcomed the team’s arrival with a “TOUCHDOWN!” message, featuring a group photo of the players in matching grey-and-green tracksuits outside a contemporary facility, showcasing their unity and readiness for the important match.
They posted:
TOUCHDOWN! The Falconets have arrived Lilongwe, Malawi, for their second leg clash with the Malawi Women’s U20 side. They lead the tie [2-0] after the win in Ikenne last weekend. #SoarFalconets
U20 qualifier- Photo credit: Super_Falcons media
<p Fans of the team have responded enthusiastically online, with many expressing optimism about the team’s prospects for success and qualification for the upcoming tournament. Supporters have also commended the coaching staff for their role in preparing the team effectively for the away leg.
Meanwhile, away from the Falconets, top officials from the Nigeria Football Federation represented Nigeria at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, reinforcing the country’s presence on the international football scene.
In other developments in African football, the South Africa national football team recently initiated their #BafanaFriday campaign to garner nationwide support in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
