Flamingos Announce 21-Woman Roster for FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, Led by Captain Taiwo Afolabi

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has announced a 21-woman roster for the Nigerian Flamingos as they prepare for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. The squad is led by captain Taiwo Afolabi, along with standout forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong. Chidi has been particularly impressive, netting 13 goals during the qualifying series, contributing significantly to Nigeria's success.

The Flamingos will embark on their journey to the Dominican Republic on October 1st for a two-week training tour in Santo Domingo, gearing up for the tournament.

Here is the complete list of players selected for the 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)

The Flamingos are placed in Group A, which includes:

- Dominican Republic

- Ecuador

- New Zealand

- Nigeria

Other groups in the tournament are as follows:

Group B:

- Spain

- USA

- Korea Republic

- Colombia

Group C:

- Korea DPR

- Mexico

- Kenya

- England

Group D:

- Japan

- Poland

- Brazil

- Zambia

The tournament promises to be a competitive showcase, with the Flamingos looking to build on their bronze medal performance from the last edition held in India.