Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have commenced the final stage of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Head coach Hakeem Busari has invited 25 players to the team’s final training camp in Abuja ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to run from October 17 to November 7, 2026.
The invited players are expected to arrive at the Serob Legacy Hotel in Wuye, Abuja, on Sunday, August 30, as the coaching staff steps up preparations for the global tournament.
The Flamingos booked their place at the World Cup after overcoming Benin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualifiers.
Nigeria have been regular participants in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup since the competition began in New Zealand in 2008.
The country missed only the 2018 edition in Uruguay.
Busari has now assembled a squad featuring players from clubs across Nigeria as the team enters the final phase of its preparations.
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).
