{"id":30083,"date":"2026-05-07T11:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=30083"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:57:50","slug":"falconets-land-in-malawi-with-high-hopes-for-u-20-world-cup-qualifying-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/falconets-land-in-malawi-with-high-hopes-for-u-20-world-cup-qualifying-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Falconets Land in Malawi with High Hopes for U-20 World Cup Qualifying Match"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Softfootball reports that the Nigeria women\u2019s national under-20 football team has landed in Lilongwe for their pivotal second leg of the FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup Qualifier against Malawi\u2019s under-20 team.<\/p>\n

The Nigerian squad heads into this match with a solid 2\u20130 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.<\/p>\n

The official account of Nigeria’s women\u2019s national football team on X<\/a> welcomed the team\u2019s arrival with a \u201cTOUCHDOWN!\u201d 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.<\/p>\n

They posted:<\/p>\n

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TOUCHDOWN! The Falconets have arrived Lilongwe, Malawi, for their second leg clash with the Malawi Women\u2019s U20 side. They lead the tie [2-0] after the win in Ikenne last weekend. #SoarFalconets<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Falconets win the first leg of the @FIFAWWC
U20 qualifier- Photo credit: Super_Falcons media<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

<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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Top NFF officials flew Nigeria\u2019s flag at the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver (Photo credit: NFF media)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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