Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have revealed their 19-player squad ahead of the final round of qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Head coach Bankole Olowokeere confirmed the squad to video journalist Ademola Victor as the team gears up for a two-legged tie against South Africa.
The selected squad includes three goalkeepers, five defenders, six midfielders, and five forwards. Key players in the squad include attackers Harmony Chidi from Imo Strikers and Shakirat Moshood from Bayelsa Queens.
The Flamingos will travel to South Africa for the first leg on March 8 and will host the return leg at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on March 15.
The winner will secure a spot in the World Cup, joining host nation Morocco as one of Africa’s three representatives.
Heading into the qualifier, the Flamingos are in strong form, having played three warm-up matches. The team secured victories against Nakamura FA and ANWFCC All Stars, and finished with a 1-1 draw against Beyond Limits U13 boys in their final friendly.
Olowokeere’s squad will be determined to build on that success and secure Nigeria’s eighth World Cup appearance, with hopes of advancing even further in Morocco.
Source: TheAthleticNG