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Nigeria\u2019s Falconets<\/a> have settled into Kigali as they prepare for Sunday\u2019s 2026 FIFA U20 Women\u2019s World Cup qualifier against Rwanda, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The first leg of the second-round tie<\/a> takes place at the newly renamed Kigali-Pele Stadium, with the return leg scheduled for Ibadan six days later.<\/p>\n The squad, led by head coach Moses Aduku, shook off travel fatigue with a light recovery session<\/a> in their hotel gym on Friday.<\/p>\n Spirits were high as the players, reduced to 19 after a demanding five-week camp, went through their routines under the watch of the technical crew.<\/p>\n Aduku, who has overseen one of the Falconets\u2019 most intensive build-ups in recent years, believes his side are primed to strike early in Kigali.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, first and foremost, I want to thank God for the preparation. Five weeks plus, it has been tough,\u201d Aduku said.<\/p>\n \u201cYou know, from the beginning, 35 players and now 19. You know, it has not been easy, but honestly, I must give it to the guys. They went through conditioning, techniques, tactics, you know, and right now we\u2019re on the same page. So it\u2019s time for execution, and I believe that the girls will do us proud. So preparation is good.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Falconets have a proud pedigree at this level, finishing runners-up twice and reaching every edition of the FIFA U20 Women\u2019s World Cup since 2002. For Aduku, the goal is more than just qualification, it is about sustaining Nigeria\u2019s reputation as a global force in youth football.<\/p>\n Nigeria\u2019s opponents, Rwanda<\/a>, are in buoyant mood after edging Zimbabwe in the first round.<\/a> But Aduku is determined to ensure the tie is effectively wrapped up before the second leg.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah, honestly, we want to do something,\u201d the Nigerian tactician added.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to see how we can see that the second leg, you know, it\u2019s not going to be easy, but that\u2019s what we are planning. To go all out in Rwanda to conclude the game. But I know they are not a pushover.<\/p>\n \u201cThey won their last game against Zimbabwe. So therefore, we know they are a good side. We\u2019ve also watched them. But all the same, I\u2019m telling the fans to pray for us, and also we\u2019ll come back with results.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n CAF has appointed Sierra Leone\u2019s Aminata Fullah as referee for Sunday\u2019s game, with Liberian officials Hannah Lydia Moses and Love Tuu Wehyee joining the team. Kick-off is set for 3pm local time (2pm Nigeria).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/hdjuW4ZmHQ9-IXXcWqEnPzKFeVw=\/750x500\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F05%2Fimago1014042809.jpg\")
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