The third-round first-leg qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup between Nigeria and Senegal will now take place at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved the venue change following a request by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The match is scheduled for February 7.
NFF Director of Competitions, Ruth David, confirmed the development in a statement released to journalists on Friday in Abuja.
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According to her, the decision was prompted by the deteriorating condition of the pitch at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, which had initially been approved for the fixture.
David explained that the Ibadan venue recently hosted the Falconets’ second-round, second-leg match against Rwanda in September 2025, a factor that contributed to the wear of the playing surface.
Following the change, the Falconets, who have been camping and training in Ibadan, are expected to relocate to Abeokuta in the coming days to acclimatise to the new venue.
Nigeria, two-time silver medallists at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, progressed to the third round after a dominant 5–0 aggregate victory over Rwanda.
The winner of the Nigeria–Senegal tie will advance to the final round of the African qualifiers, where they will face either Guinea-Bissau or Malawi for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to be held in Poland from September 5 to September 27.
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