Busari Names 36 Flamingos Players for U-17 World Cup Qualifiers

Head coach Akeem Busari has named a 36-player Flamingos squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

Nigeria will face the winner between Niger Republic and Guinea in the second round of the qualification series.

The first leg is scheduled for 22 to 24 May away from home, while the return leg will take place in Nigeria on 30 May.

FULL SQUAD LIST

Goalkeepers:

• Dorathy Noel Ndaks

• Sylvia Echefu

• Abidemi Aiyeolowo

• Amarachi Atulayo

• Rita Anthony

Defenders:

• Sefiat Idris

• Veronica Kefas

• Pattra Oparanmegwa

• Chioma James

• Azeezat Oduntan

• Justina Godwin

• Kanyinsola Yusuf

• Fakoya Akinola

• Esther Enne

• God’s-Gift Afigbediotor

Midfielders:

• Shakirat Sarafa

• Deborah Olayiwola

• Tosin Tiamiyu

• Fidel Pepple

• Favour Etim

• Blessing Sunday

• Oluwatosin Yusuf

• Awawu Bashiru

• Endurance Omoroka

• Ogaga Adams

• Memunat Rotimi

• Anesthesia Akwubo

• Busayo Ogunlede

Forwards:

• Harmony Chidi

• Aminat Abiodun

• Mary Dustan

• Patricia Habila

• Kindness Ifeanyi

• Oluwakemi Adegbuyi

• Queen Joseph

• Istifanus Shavih

The Flamingos will be aiming to secure a place at the 2026 tournament in Morocco as preparations gather pace under the new technical crew.