Busari names 21-player Flamingos squad for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has announced a squad of 21 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team will be captained by Harmony Chidi and includes notable players such as defenders Elizabeth Adesuyi and Esther Stephen, midfielders Mary Dustan and Favour Nkwocha, as well as forwards Tosin Rafiu, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar, and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi.
The Flamingos will compete in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico, and North Korea. Their first match is scheduled for October 17 against Poland, followed by additional group-stage matches against Puerto Rico on October 20 and North Korea on October 23.
The team and their officials are set to depart for Morocco on Wednesday.
Full Roster:
Goalkeepers:
- Jane Ijirigho (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Mercy Felix (Obosa FA)
- Onyinyechi Opara (Delta Queens)
Defenders:
- Elizabeth Adesuyi (Pacesetter Queens)
- Esther Stephen (Unification Ladies)
- Chidera Oparanmegwa (Delta Queens)
- Azeezat Oduntan (Robo Queens)
- Opeyemi Sunday (Nasarawa Amazons)
- Rodiat Yusuf (Robo Queens)
- Kaosarat Akanji (Dreamstar Ladies)
Midfielders:
- Awawu Bashiru (Confluence Queens)
- Mary Dustan (Imo Strikers)
- Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy)
- Favour Nkwocha (Robo Queens)
- Shakirat Tobiloba (Remo Stars Ladies)
Forwards:
- Tosin Rafiu (Robo Queens)
- Harmony Chidi (Bayelsa Queens)
- Oluebube Umejiaku (Heartland Queens)
- Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy)
- Precious Oscar (Edo Queens)
- Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Robo Queens)
