Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will begin their tournament campaign against Niger Republic on Wednesday after the withdrawal of Benin Republic forced a change to the original schedule.
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Sports247 reports that the Head coach Akeem Busari has named a 20-player squad for the tournament, which will provide the young Nigerians with valuable competitive preparation ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos were initially expected to open their campaign against Benin Republic, but Nigeria will now face Niger Republic in their first fixture. Attention will then turn to Saturday, when the Nigerian youngsters are scheduled to face West African rivals Ghana in one of the tournament’s most anticipated encounters.
Busari has selected a balanced squad comprising three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and five forwards, with players drawn from established Nigerian women’s clubs and promising academies.
FLAMINGOS SQUAD
Goalkeepers
Onyinyechi Opara — Delta Queens
Ifesinachi Iloh — Solo Wonders Academy
Mercy Felix — Obosa Academy
Defenders
Opeyemi Sunday — Nasarawa Amazons
Azeezat Oduntan — FC Robo Queens
Esther Stephen — Unification Ladies
Elizabeth Adesuyi — Pacesetter Queens
Chidera Oparanmegwa — Bayelsa Queens
Temitope Ogunbunmi — Soccer Talent FC
Chisom Chukwuemeka — Diamond Stars Academy
Midfielders
Muinat Rotimi — Nakamura Academy
Mary Dunstan — Bayelsa Queens
