Official: Flamingos name Chidi, Adegbuyi in Nigeria’s squad for 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup

Official: Flamingos name Chidi, Adegbuyi in Nigeria's squad for 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria have officially named a 21-player Flamingos squad for their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign in Morocco.

Head coach Hakeem Busari is set to lead a new generation of young Nigerian stars onto the global stage.

The squad is made up of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, five midfielders and six forwards, giving the Flamingos a balanced group as they prepare for a demanding tournament.

Jane Ijirigho, Mercy Felix and Onyinyechi Opara are the three goalkeeping options, while the defensive unit includes Elizabeth Adesuyi, Esther Stephen, Chidera Oparanmegwa, Azeezat Oduntan, Opeyemi Sunday, Rodiat Yusuf and Kaosarat Akanji.

In midfield, Busari has selected Awawu Bashiru, Mary Dustan, Muinat Rotimi, Favour Nkwocha and Shakirat Tobiloba.

The attacking options are Tosin Rafiu, Harmony Chidi, Oluebube Umejiaku, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi.

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The Flamingos will begin their World Cup campaign on October 17 against Poland, before taking on Puerto Rico and defending champions North Korea in the group stage.

Nigeria: Flamingos squad for FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

Goalkeepers

Jane Ijirigho
Mercy Felix
Onyinyechi Opara

Defenders

Elizabeth Adesuyi
Esther Stephen
Chidera Oparanmegwa
Azeezat Oduntan
Opeyemi Sunday
Rodiat Yusuf
Kaosarat Akanji

Midfielders

Awawu Bashiru
Mary Dustan
Muinat Rotimi
Favour Nkwocha
Shakirat Tobiloba

Forwards

Tosin Rafiu
Harmony Chidi
Oluebube Umejiaku
Queen Joseph
Precious Oscar
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi