As the Flamingos gear up for the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held later this year in the Dominican Republic, Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has called up 35 players to the Nigerian camp for the final round of preparations. The team, known for its attacking prowess, aims to build on its successful qualification campaign as it prepares to compete on the global stage.
The Nigerian U17 girls were dominant in their World Cup qualifiers, scoring an impressive 25 goals across six matches. They secured overwhelming victories against the Central African Republic with a 6-0 scoreline in both legs, defeated Burkina Faso 7-1 on aggregate, and capped off their qualification with a 6-1 aggregate win over Liberia.
Leading the list of invited players is Harmony Chidi, who was the top scorer during the qualification series with a remarkable 13 goals. Chidi, along with her attacking partner Peace Effiong, is expected to be a key player for the Flamingos in the tournament. Other notable call-ups include team captain Taiwo Afolabi, goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, and defender Prisca Nwachukwu.
The tournament will take place in the Dominican Republic from October to November, with matches being played in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo.
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Complete List of Invited Players:
Goalkeepers:
- Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens)
- Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens)
- Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens)
- Mary Igieneh (Osun Babes)
- Juliana Simon (Youthsfon Kaduna)
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)
The Flamingos are set to continue their preparations as they aim for a strong performance at the World Cup, building on their momentum from the qualification series.
