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2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup preparations

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Preparations are underway for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The United States announced a 21-player roster consisting of eight professional NWSL players and 13 collegiate athletes, with a group stage schedule including matches against Italy, Japan, and New Zealand. Nigeria, Brazil, and the United States are noted as the only nations to have participated in all 12 editions of the tournament. Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived begun training in Poland to begin tournament preparations Trzebnica following an intensive training camp in Abuja led by head coach Moses Aduku. To acclimatize to local conditions before the September 5 opening, Abuja. However, the team is scheduled has faced significant setbacks regarding player availability; captain Joy Igbokwe and defender Faridat Abdulwahab were unable to play friendly matches against Poland secure entry visas. Consequently, Vivian Kachi and Alaba Olabiyi have been brought into the Korea Republic. Nigeria is drawn in squad to replace them. To prepare for their Group F campaign against Spain, China PR, and New Caledonia, seeking its first world title after finishing as runners-up in 2010 and 2014. However, the Falconets face potential roster challenges. Reports indicate visa issues affecting captain Joy Igbokwe and striker Janet Akekoromowei, with the Nigerian federation currently seeking administrative solutions to ensure these key players can participate. Amidst these challenges, goalkeeper coach Lateef Yusuf has expressed confidence in the squad's depth, stating, “The three goalkeepers are starters. I have no doubt about them.” Other African nations are also finalizing preparations. scheduled to play friendly matches against Poland and South Korea. Ghana’s Black Princesses have arrived are also intensifying preparations in Poland, bolstered by the arrival of striker Esther Owusu. Poland. The Ghanaian squad is has integrated striker Esther Owusu into the camp following her arrival. While managing injury setbacks, injuries, including the loss of captain Linda Owusu Ansah to an ACL tear, while awaiting the arrival of Agnes Yeboah pending visa resolutions. team secured a warm-up victory against Ślęza Wrocław and is preparing for an upcoming friendly against Mexico. Ghana is scheduled to open its Group C campaign against Ecuador on September 6.

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  1. 2026-08-27 14:43 UTC 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup preparations
  2. 2026-08-26 18:11 UTC 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup preparations
  3. 2026-08-26 06:21 UTC 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup preparations
  4. 2026-08-24 16:43 UTC 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup preparations

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