Head coach of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, Moses Aduku, has urged his players to remain focused despite their 2-0 victory over Malawi women’s national football team in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
While the result gives Nigeria an advantage heading into the second leg, Aduku stressed that the job is far from complete.
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“Qualification is the goal,” he said.
According to the coach, the team must avoid complacency and approach the return fixture with the same intensity and discipline.
“We are not there yet,” he implied.
Aduku highlighted the steady improvement his side has shown throughout the qualification campaign, noting that consistency will be key moving forward.
“We are getting better,” he added.
He also emphasized the importance of maintaining focus away from home, where conditions and pressure can be different.
“We must stay grounded,” he stressed.
For the Falconets, the objective is clear—secure qualification and continue building momentum ahead of the tournament.
“We have to finish the job,” he noted.
The coach expressed confidence in his players’ ability to deliver another strong performance in the second leg.
“I trust the team,” he said.
As preparations continue, the focus remains on execution and discipline.
For Aduku, the message is simple.
Stay focused.
Stay disciplined.
And get the result.
Because in football, first-leg wins mean nothing if the job isn’t completed.
