Young Nigeria U17s, the Flamingos aim to conquer bitter rivals South Africa in a thrilling African Cup showdown in their bid to book a ticket to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria's U17 girls, the Flamingos, will depart on Wednesday to face off against South Africa's U17 girls, known as Bantwana, in the first leg of their FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifying fixture.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th, at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital. Kickoff is at 3 pm South Africa time (2 pm Nigeria time).
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Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected a squad of 19 players for the encounter, including goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defenders Hannah Ibrahim and Jumai Adebayo, midfielders Shakirat Moshood and Muinat Rotimi, and forwards Harmony Chidi and Chisom Nwachukwu.
Nigeria, the 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medalists, received a bye to the second round, whereas Bantwana convincingly defeated their counterparts from Gabon 21-2 on aggregate.
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The return leg will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday, March 15th. The team that wins on aggregate will advance to the third round of the qualification campaign.
This year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup is set to be hosted by Morocco from October 17 to November 8, with Africa fielding five teams, including host nation Morocco, in the expanded 24-nation championship.
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The 19 Flamingos Selected for South Africa
Christiana Uzoma
Onyinyechi Opara
Hannah Ibrahim
Jumai Adebayo
Temilade Fafore
Shavih Istifanus
Taiwo Adegoke
Shakirat Moshood
Muinat Rotimi
Azeezat Oduntan
Philomena Ochanya
Aishat Animashaun
Elizabeth Boniface
Queen Joseph
Olamide Olanrewaju
Chisom Nwachukwu
Harmony Chidi
Favour Iheagwaram
Christiana Sunday
The Flamingos' journey to Morocco 2025 begins with this crucial match against Bantwana, as they aim to secure a spot in the prestigious tournament.
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Meanwhile, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Kenyan officials to oversee the match, with Josephine Wanjiku as the referee.
Her compatriots Mary Njoroge, Elizabeth Njoroge, and Juma Lucy Awino will serve as assistant referees.
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Cindy Barbara Dludlu from Eswatini will be the commissioner, while Moroccan Khadija Rezzag will act as the referee assessor.