Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has announced the squad for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
Captain Taiwo Afolabi, forwards Harmony Chidi, and Peace Effiong are among the selected players.
The Flamingos will depart Nigeria on October 1 for a two-week training tour in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, ahead of the tournament.
Harmony Chidi’s impressive 13-goal haul in the qualifying series highlights Nigeria’s attacking prowess. With a strong squad and determined captain, the Flamingos are poised to make an impact in the Dominican Republic.
Flamingos’ Squad:
Goalkeepers:
- Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens)
- Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens)
- Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens)
Defenders:
- Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers)
- Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels)
- Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies)
- Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy)
- Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies)
- Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens)
- Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels)
Midfielders:
- Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens)
- Faridat Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens)
- Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy)
Forwards:
- Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports)
- Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers)
- Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot)
- Ramotalahi Kareem (Honey Badgers)
- Aishat Animashaun (Naija Ratels)
- Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels)
- Blessing Ifitezue (Delta Queens)
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Groups:
- Group A: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand, Nigeria
- Group B: Spain, USA, Korea Republic, Colombia
- Group C: Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, England
- Group D: Japan, Poland, Brazil, Zambia