The Senegalese Football Federation has officially unveiled a 24-player squad for the Lionesses of Teranga ahead of their crucial two-legged encounter against Nigeria’s Falconets in the third round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 qualifiers.

Head coach Mbayang Thiam has selected her squad for the decisive ties, with Senegal set to face Nigeria in the first leg in Abeokuta on February 7 before hosting the return fixture in Thiès on February 14.

Saturday’s clash represents the penultimate round of African qualification, with the aggregate winner advancing to the final round, where either Guinea-Bissau or Malawi await for a place at the World Cup.

Senegal Squad to Face Nigeria’s Falconets

Goalkeepers:

Yakhara Diagne (AS Bambey)

Fatou Nidaiye Camara (Lycée Ameth Fall)

Defenders:

Aissatou Fall

Adama Siga Diouf

Ndeye Haby Barro

Midfielders:

Mbene Diop

Mariama Faty

Mame Diarra Diallo

Forwards:

Adji Nidaiye (Bourges 18)

Marie Louise Sarr

Khadija Badio

Aissatou Sagna

Adji Nidaiye, a finalist for the 2025 CAF Young Player of the Year award, headlines the squad and is expected to play a key role in Senegal’s campaign.

Team Arrival and Preparations
The Lionesses of Teranga arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday night, landing in Lagos before travelling by road to Abeokuta. The team held its first training session on Wednesday evening at the African Church Grammar School as preparations intensified for the first leg.

Match Officials for First Leg

CAF has appointed the following officials for the Abeokuta encounter:

Referee: Diana Murungi (Uganda)

Assistant Referees: Immaculate Ongiera (Uganda), Elizabeth Nassolo (Uganda)

Fourth Official: Suavis Iratunga (Burundi)

Match Commissioner: Christine Ziga (Ghana)

Referee Assessor: Berthe Minka (Gabon)

With qualification for Poland 2026 at stake, Senegal and Nigeria are set for a fiercely contested West African showdown.