Busari Invites 25 Players as Flamingos Begin Final World Cup Preparations
Nigeria U17 women’s national team head coach Hakeem Busari has invited 25 players to camp as the Flamingos begin the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The tournament is scheduled to run from October 17 to November 7, 2026, with the invited players expected to report to the Serob Legacy Hotel in Wuye, Abuja, on Sunday, August 30.
Busari has assembled a squad featuring players from clubs across the country as the coaching crew steps up preparations for Nigeria’s participation in the global tournament.
The Flamingos booked their place at the World Cup after defeating Benin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualifiers.
Nigeria have been regular participants at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup since the inaugural edition in New Zealand in 2008, missing only the 2018 tournament in Uruguay.
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).
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