Flamingos begin preparation for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria's U17 women team, the Flamingos.

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See the 35 players called up to the Flamingos camp for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Flamingos begin preparation for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup

Tosin Abayomi 15:20 - 20.08.2024

See the 35 players called up to the Flamingos camp for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

As the team begins the first round of final preparations for the 8th FIFA U17 Women's World Cup finals, which will take place in the Dominican Republic later this year, Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 35 players to the Flamingos camp in Nigeria.

The Nigerian girls finished the qualifying race with an incredible 25 goals in six matches, dominating the Central African Republic by six goals in each leg, defeating Burkina Faso 7-1 on aggregate in the third round, and defeating Liberia 6-1 on aggregate in the final round.

Alongside her attack partner Peace Effiong, extraordinary poacher Harmony Chidi leads the list of invitees.

Taiwo Afolabi, the team captain, goalkeeper Chrstiana Uzoma, and defender Prisca Nwachukwu are also notable. Chidi struck a record-breaking 13 goals in the qualification series.

See the 35 players called up to the Flamingos camp for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
See the 35 players called up to the Flamingos camp for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

From October to November, Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic will play host to the 8th FIFA U17 Women's World Cup finals.

Invited Flamingo players

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens); Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens); Mary Igieneh (Osun Babes); Juliana Simon (Youthsfon Kaduna)

See the 35 players called up to the Flamingos camp for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria's Flamingos won Golden Bronze in India See the 35 players called up to the Flamingos camp for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Defenders: Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers); Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels); Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies); Oluwatoyin Olowookere (Ekiti Queens); Rokibat Azeez (New Generation FA); Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens); Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels); Timilehin Faluyi (Asisat Oshoala Academy); Elizabeth Adesuyi (Castmog Ladies)

Midfielders: Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens); Mary Aderemi (Bayelsa Queens); Farida Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports); Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy); Farikike Moses (Dannaz Queens); Amarachukwu Onuorah (Edo Queens); Justina Owolabi (Ondo State Academy); Adanna Nwachukwu (Naija Ratels)

Forwards: Yetunde Ayantosho (Heartland Queens); Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot); Ramota Kareem (Honey Badgers); Aisha Animashaun (Naija Ratels); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels); Blessing Ifitezue (Delta Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy); Aishat Bolarinwa (Ghetto Tigers); Azeezat Oluwole (Right Vision Academy)

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