Head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Nigeria women’s national under-17 football team, Akeem Busari, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s steady preparations ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea women’s national under-17 football team.
Speaking on the build-up to the crucial qualifiers later this month, Busari revealed that preparations are progressing positively with 25 players currently participating in training sessions.
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“Preparations are going well,” he said.
According to the coach, the technical crew is pleased with the attitude and commitment shown by the players in camp.
“The response from the girls has been encouraging,” he implied.
Busari stressed that maintaining consistency and focus throughout preparation will be vital if the Flamingos are to secure qualification.
“We must stay concentrated,” he noted.
The coach also emphasized the importance of building team chemistry and tactical understanding before the encounter against Guinea.
“We are working on many areas,” he added.
For Busari, early preparation remains one of the biggest advantages any youth team can have before major qualifiers.
“Good preparation changes everything,” he stressed.
Nigeria’s Flamingos have continued to establish themselves as one of Africa’s strongest U-17 women’s teams in recent years.
“We want to maintain high standards,” Busari said.
As the qualifiers draw closer, expectations will once again be high for the young Nigerian side.
For Busari, the message is clear.
Keep working hard.
Stay focused.
And prepare properly.
Because success at youth level is built through discipline, planning, and teamwork.
