Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have unveiled their starting lineup for Saturday’s first-leg clash against Benin in the final qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The match takes place at the Remo Stars Stadium as the Flamingos continue their quest for a place at the tournament in Morocco.
Softfootball understands Head coach Hakeem Ishola Busari has entrusted Jane Bubemi Uirigho to start in goal, while captain Chidera Harmony Chidi leads the attack alongside Mary Akpan Dunstan.
Starting XI:
- Jane Bubemi Uirigho (GK)
- Elizabeth Success Adesuyi
- Ohunene Opeyemi Sunday
- Pattra Chidera Oparanwegwa
- Queen Joseph
- Mary Akpan Dunstan
- Chidera Harmony Chidi (Captain)
- Favour Chiamaka Nwokocha
- Tosin Eguono Rafiu
- Esther Enne Stephen
- Oluwakemi Oluwaseyi Ifumi Adebgbuyi
Substitutes:
Christiana Temitope Ogunbunmi, Ayomide Munirat Rotimi, Precious Chiemerie Oscar, Kindness Chinaza Ifeanyi, Onyinyechi Jacklin Opara (GK), Olusegun Jessica Umenyika, and Sakirat Tobiola Sarafa.
The encounter is the first leg of the third and final qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with the winners over two legs securing a place at the global showpiece.
