Nigeria’s squad for the 2024 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup has been announced, with only one addition to the team that participated in the qualifiers.
Muinat Rotimi is the sole newcomer in the Flamingos squad that will represent Nigeria at the tournament.
Head coach Olowookere Bankole, on Monday, listed 21 players for the tournament, which will be held in the Dominican Republic.
Taiwo Afolabi, who featured in the last FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup, will captain the team. She will be joined by top scorer Harmony Chidi and goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma as key leaders of the squad.
In preparation for the tournament, the Flamingoes will hold a two-week camp in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, before the competition begins.
The team is set to depart Nigeria on Tuesday, 1st October, as they aim to lift the title for the first time at the U17 Women’s level.
Flamingoes’ schedule at the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup
Nigeria has been placed in Group A of the competition, alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand.
Group A Fixtures:
- New Zealand vs Nigeria – 16th October, 2024
- Nigeria vs Ecuador – 19th October, 2024
- Nigeria vs Dominican Republic – 23rd October, 2024
Nigeria’s squad for 2024 FIFA Women's U17 World Cup
Goalkeepers:
- Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens)
- Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens)
- Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens)
Defenders:
- Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers)
- Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels)
- Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies)
- Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy)
- Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies)
- Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens)
- Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels)
Midfielders:
- Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens)
- Faridat Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens)
- Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy)
Forwards:
- Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports)
- Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers)
- Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot)
- Ramotalahi Kareem (Honey Badgers)
- Aishat Animashaun (Naija Ratels)
- Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels)
- Blessing Ifitezue (Delta Queens)
