Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has named a 30-player squad for Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against South Africa.
The Flamingos will begin their training camp on Sunday at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, as they gear up for their two-legged qualifying clash against South Africa’s U-17 girls.
The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers will take place from March 7-16 as four teams from Africa will qualify for the tournament in Morocco, joining the host nation as the CAF representatives.
The Flamingos have been consistent participants in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, attending every edition except for the 2018 tournament. Prior to the 2022 edition, the team’s best finish was reaching the quarterfinals in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
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However, the Flamingos made history in 2022 by advancing beyond the quarterfinals for the first time, defeating the USA in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regular time.
The Flamingos’ progress was halted in the quarterfinals of the 2024 World Cup, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the USA, who exacted revenge for their loss in the previous edition.
The Flamingos are now focused on securing a spot in the World Cup and making a deeper run in the tournament, with their sights set on claiming the ultimate prize.
FULL FLAMINGOS SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Onyinyechi Opara (Imo Strikers); Maureen Enebeli (Remo Stars Ladies); Stella Emperor (Adamawa Queens)
Defenders: Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels); Jennifer Ozoani (Greenfoot FC); Marylyn Edem (Nasarawa Amazons); Amblessed Ogbonnaya (Bayelsa Queens); Ifeoma Ogoegbe (Greenfoot FC); Temilade Fafore (Ahudiyannem Queens); Shavih Istifanus (Jos)
Midfielders: Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy); Charles Nwabueze (Abia Angels); Philomena Ochanya (Nasarawa Amazons); Waliat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy); Azeezat Oduntan (Robo Queens); Fatima Solaty (Dannaz Ladies); Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy); Shakirat Bashiru (New Generation SC)
Forwards: Chisom Nwachukwu (Rivers Angels); Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Seun Fakunle (Ekiti Queens); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels); Favour Iheagwaram (Abia Angels); Christiana Sunday (Imo Strikers); Grace Saliu (Naija Ratels); Afensimi Omon (Adamawa Queens); Anuoluwapo Awotidoye (Naija Ratels)
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