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Falconets visa crisis: only 15 of 21 players cleared for World Cup

Nigeria's U20 women's team is in turmoil after only 15 of the 21-player squad received visas to enter Poland for the World Cup, leaving six players unable to travel. The team opens camp today, with their first match against Spain on September 7.

What it means

• Only 15 of 21 Falconets players granted visas to Poland; six players stranded.
• NFF and coach Moses Aduku scrambling to resolve the issue before the tournament.
• Nigeria's opening group game vs Spain is on September 7; China and New Caledonia also in group.

Model read

This is a major disruption: Nigeria will be severely weakened for their World Cup opener, likely fielding a depleted squad or facing a late reshuffle, which significantly hurts their chances against Spain.

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