AFCON 2025
Nigeria U-17 women’s national team head coach, Hakeem Busari, has invited 26 players to camp as the Flamingos begin preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The tournament is scheduled to hold from October 17 to November 7, 2026.
Nigeria booked their place at the global tournament after overcoming Benin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualifiers.
The Flamingos have been regular participants at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup since the competition’s inaugural edition in New Zealand in 2008, missing only the 2018 tournament in Uruguay.
The 26 invited players are expected to report to the Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja, on Sunday, August 30, for the first phase of the team’s final preparations ahead of the tournament.
Full List of 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).
