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Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has announced the invitation of 35 players to the training camp of Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos.
This marks the commencement of the first phase of final preparations ahead of the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in the Dominican Republic later this year.
The Flamingos demonstrated their prowess in the qualifying rounds, scoring an impressive 25 goals across six matches. They secured dominant victories over the Central African Republic with back-to-back 6-0 wins, defeated Burkina Faso 7-1 on aggregate in the third round, and overcame Liberia 6-1 on aggregate in the final round.
Among the invitees is star striker Harmony Chidi, who set a remarkable record by netting 13 goals during the qualifying series. She is joined by her strike partner, Peace Effiong, team captain Taiwo Afolabi, goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, and defender Prisca Nwachukwu, all of whom play pivotal roles in the team’s lineup.
The 8th edition of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup will take place in Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo from October 16 to November 3.
Full List of Invited Players:
Goalkeepers:
– Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens)
– Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens)
– Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens)
– Mary Igieneh (Osun Babes)
– Juliana Simon (YSFON 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)
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 Group Stage:
**Group A:** Dominican Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand, Nigeria
**Group B:** Spain, USA, Korea Republic, Colombia
**Group C:** Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, England
**Group D:** Japan, Poland, Brazil, Zambia
