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2026 U-20 WWC: NFF denies Falconets training boycott rumours

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has debunked reports that the Falconets are planning to boycott training ahead of their clash with Colombia, DAILY POST reports. There were reports that the players were planning to down tools ahead of the quarter-final fixture. The NFF has however moved to quash the reports describing it as falsehood. “Reports […] 2026 U-20 WWC: NFF denies Falconets training…

2026 U-20 WWC: NFF denies Falconets training boycott rumours

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims that the Nigerian U-20 women's football team, the Falconets, are planning to boycott training ahead of their upcoming match against Colombia. According to a statement from the NFF, these reports are "absolute falsehood." The team is set to undergo their final training session before their quarter-final fixture.

The Falconets, who recently defeated England 3-0, will face Colombia in a crucial match at the Stadion Miejski LKS, Lodz, on Sunday, with the aim of advancing to the semi-finals.

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