Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has announced a 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The squad features a blend of players from clubs and academies across the country, with Bayelsa Queens forward Harmony Chidi named among the selected players and expected to lead the team as captain.
Other notable names in the squad include defenders Elizabeth Adesuyi and Esther Stephen, midfielders Mary Dustan and Favour Nkwocha, as well as forwards Tosin Rafiu, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi.
The Flamingos have been drawn in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico and North Korea, setting up a demanding group-stage campaign for the Nigerian side.
Nigeria will begin its World Cup campaign against Poland on October 17. Busari’s team will then take on Puerto Rico three days later before completing the group stage against North Korea on October 23.
The delegation is scheduled to leave Nigeria for Morocco on Wednesday as preparations for the tournament move into their final stage.
Full Flamingos squad
Goalkeepers: Jane Ijirigho (Nasarawa Amazons), Mercy Felix (Obosa FA), Onyinyechi Opara (Delta Queens).
Defenders:Elizabeth Adesuyi (Pacesetter Queens), Esther Stephen (Unification Ladies), Chidera Oparanmegwa (Delta Queens), Azeezat Oduntan (Robo Queens), Opeyemi Sunday (Nasarawa Amazons), Rodiat Yusuf (Robo Queens), Kaosarat Akanji (Dreamstar Ladies).
Midfielders:Awawu Bashiru (Confluence Queens), Mary Dustan (Imo Strikers), Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy), Favour Nkwocha (Robo Queens), Shakirat Tobiloba (Remo Stars Ladies).
Forwards: Tosin Rafiu (Robo Queens), Harmony Chidi (Bayelsa Queens), Oluebube Umejiaku (Heartland Queens), Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy), Precious Oscar (Edo Queens), Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Robo Queens).
With the squad now confirmed, Busari and his players will turn their attention to their opening fixture against Poland as Nigeria begins its quest for success at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
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