Falconets Resume Abuja Camp Ahead of Malawi Clash in Poland 2026 Qualifiers

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Apr 8, 2026

The Nigeria women’s national under-20 football team have officially resumed camp in Abuja as preparations intensify for the final round of qualifiers for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026.

According to the Nigeria Football Federation Communications Department, a number of invited players reported to camp on Monday, 6 April 2026, with full training sessions commencing the following day. The squad has since engaged in rigorous training focused on improving fitness levels, strengthening team cohesion and sharpening tactical awareness, as the technical crew awaits the arrival of the remaining invitees.

Addressing the players at the opening session, Head Coach Moses Aduku urged his team to maintain focus, discipline and commitment as they prepare for the decisive fixture. He stressed the importance of teamwork and determination, noting that only a collective effort would secure qualification against a resolute Malawian side.

The players, in response, have expressed confidence and a strong sense of readiness, with training sessions in camp reflecting a high level of intensity and purpose as the team aims to reach peak condition ahead of the encounter.

Malawi booked their place in the final qualifying round after overcoming Guinea-Bissau in their previous tie, setting up a crucial two-legged contest with the Falconets. The first leg is scheduled to take place in Nigeria on Saturday, 2 May, with the return fixture to be played in Malawi a week later.

Africa will be represented by four teams at the tournament, which is set to be staged in Poland from 5 to 26 September 2026.

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My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

For professional engagements, media collaborations or enquiries, please contact me on 0265284330.

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