Nigeria's Falconets are set to face Malawi in a two-legged 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup final qualifying round, with Malawi naming a 26-player squad for the encounter. Head coach Maggie Chombo retained most of the players who overcame Guinea-Bissau in the previous stage. The Malawian team began camp on Monday at Mpira Village in Blantyre. They will travel to Nigeria for the first leg on Saturday, May 2, before hosting the return match at Bingu National Stadium on May 9. The winner on aggregate advances to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. Nigeria's U-20 team, coached by Moses Aduku, started preparations in Abuja two weeks ago after defeating Senegal 3-2 on aggregate in the third qualifying round. Malawi's squad includes goalkeepers Ireen Sibande, Emily Nkhwazi and Fortune Bwitubwitu. Defenders named are Maureen Keneth, Talandira Chinyamvula, Olivia Phikani, Emily Samuel, Judith Kam'bwemba, Alinafe Milanzie and Efa Msuka. Midfielders Leticia Chinyamula, Sarah Mulimbika, Anna Baziliyo, Kondawo Banda, Carlo Mlenzo, Linda Manda, Fanny Moyo, Enelesi Fabiano, Victoria Mkwala. Forwards Mary Chindeya, Fatima Lali, Grace Mkakangula, Mayamiko Mkandawire, Vanessa Issa, Hope Chikunga, Wongani Masamba, Talandila Kachala, Rebecca Banda and Chisomo Mtelela complete the list.