Nigeria’s Flamingos have announced their 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with head coach Akeem Busari selecting a balanced group for the global tournament.
The squad comprises three goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and five forwards, with Harmony Chidi named captain of the team.
Nigeria have been drawn in Group B, where they will face Poland, Puerto Rico and Korea DPR in the group stage.
The Flamingos are scheduled to depart Nigeria for Morocco on Wednesday, October 7, as preparations enter the final phase ahead of the competition.
Flamingos Squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 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
- Tosin Rafiu
Forwards
- Harmony Chidi (Captain)
- Oluebube Umejiaku
- Queen Joseph
- Precious Oscar
- Oluwakemi Adegbuyi
Flamingos Group B Fixtures
Nigeria will begin their World Cup campaign against Poland before facing Puerto Rico and Korea DPR.
- October 17: Poland vs Nigeria
- October 20: Nigeria vs Puerto Rico
- October 23: Nigeria vs Korea DPR
The Flamingos will be hoping to make a strong start in Morocco as they seek to progress from Group B and challenge for honours at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
With experienced players such as Harmony Chidi, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Onyinyechi Opara included in the squad, Nigeria will travel to Morocco aiming to build on their recent success at the WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup and make a significant impact on the world stage.
