Ogun yet to approve stadium switch for Falconets qualifier
The Ogun State Government has not yet approved the relocation of Nigeria’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Senegal to the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta. Although the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the venue change, the final decision is pending state government approval. Governor Dapo Abiodun has not been formally briefed on the request. The move comes after concerns about the playing surface at the original venue in Ibadan.
Match highlights
- The Nigeria Football Federation announced that CAF approved a venue change for the third round, first leg qualifier scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026.
- The match was initially set for the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, which hosted the Falconets’ second round qualifier against Rwanda in September 2024.
- The final decision on relocating the match to Abeokuta depends on approval from the Ogun State Government and Governor Dapo Abiodun.
- The Falconets are expected to move their preparations to Abeokuta if the switch is approved.
- The winner between Nigeria and Senegal will face either Guinea-Bissau or Malawi for a spot at the tournament in Poland from September 5 to 27, 2026.
