Ibadan to host Nigeria, Rwanda U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier Sept. 27

By : Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan

Date: 11 September 2025 2:06am WAT

Nigeria's Falconets line up prior to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup match against Korea Republic at Estadio Metropolitano de Techo on September 1, 2024 in Bogota, Colombia.. (L-R) Comfort Folorunsho, Rofiat Imuran, Shukurat Oladipo, Shukura Bakare, Lucky Nkpa, Oluchi Ohaegbulem, Philomina Yina, Amina Bello, Chioma Olise, Flourish Sabastine and Jumoke Alani.

The Oyo State government has agreed to host Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team in Ibadan ahead of their upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda.

The match, a return leg of the qualifying fixture for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is scheduled for the Lekan Salami Stadium on September 27. The approval was announced following the state’s executive council meeting presided over by the Acting Governor, Abdulraheem Adebayo Lawal.

According to the Council, the hosting will provide the Falconets with a conducive environment for final preparations before the crucial qualifier.
It added that it has approved N110 million to cover logistics, accommodation, feeding, security, and other related expenses during the team’s stay in the state.

Officials noted that hosting the national team not only boosts morale but also encourages local athletes and young football talents within Oyo to aspire to international standards.