Flamingos Open Final Phase Of World Cup Preparations in Abuja With 25 Players

 Flamingos Open Final Phase Of World Cup Preparations in Abuja With 25 Players 

By Niyi Busari

Nigeria U17 women’s national team head coach Hakeem Busari has invited 25 players to camp as the Flamingos begin the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The global tournament is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 7, 2026.

The invited players are expected to report to the Serob Legacy Hotel in Wuye, Abuja, on Sunday, August 30, as the coaching crew intensifies preparations ahead of Nigeria’s campaign

The Flamingos secured their place at the World Cup after defeating Benin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualifying series.

Nigeria has been a regular participant at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup since the competition was inaugurated in New Zealand in 2008, missing only the 2018 edition held in Uruguay.

Busari has now assembled a 25-player squad drawn from clubs across the country as the team begins the final stage of its preparations for the tournament.

Invited Players

Goalkeepers:

Ifesinachi Iloh (Solo Wonders), Mercy Felix (Obosa FA), Precious John (Pelican Stars).

Defenders:

Elizabeth Adesuyi (Pacesetter Queens), Esther Stephen (Unification Ladies), Chidera Oparanmegwa (Bayelsa Queens), Azeezat Oduntan (Robo Queens), Opeyemi Sunday (Nasarawa Amazons), Omelogu Precious (Tophat SC), Christiana Ogunbunmi (Soccer Talent FC), Taiwo Abdulazeez (Dannaz Ladies).

Midfielders:

Kaosarat Akanji (Dreamstar Ladies), Awawu Bashiru (Confluence Queens), Mary Dustan (Bayelsa Queens), Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura FA), Kate Laniran (Espora Queens), Annabelle Olubajo (Savannah United), Grace Akingboye (Ghetto Tigers), Eniola Abdulquadri (Unstoppable FA).

Forwards:

Adebimpe Kashimawo (Asisat Oshoala FA), Harmony Chidi (Bayelsa Queens), Mmesoma Uchendu (Ibom Angels), Istifanus Shavi (Youth Arise FA), Shakirat Sarafa (Remo Stars Ladies), Chisom Chukwuemeka (Diamond Stars).