Visa Denial Crisis Hits Nigeria U-20 Falconets Ahead of World Cup
The Nigeria U-20 women's football team, known as the Falconets, is in a precarious situation as Poland has denied visas to 15 players from their final squad ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. This setback has been described by a team official as a "big, hot mess," raising concerns about the team's ability to compete effectively with such a reduced squad.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and head coach Moses Aduku are actively seeking solutions to this visa crisis. The Falconets were scheduled to begin their training camp in south-west Poland on August 24, following intensive preparations.
They are set to play friendly matches against Poland and South Korea as part of their pre-tournament schedule. The U-20 Women's World Cup kicks off on September 5, with Nigeria's first match against Spain on September 7.
The team secured their place in the tournament by defeating Malawi 3-2 on aggregate in May 2026.
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