Flamingos Set For Guinea Clash In U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will leave for Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday, May 20, ahead of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea.

The team, led by head coach Akeem Busari, will continue final preparations before the first-leg match scheduled for May 23.

The Flamingos are currently training at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne as they intensify preparations for the important qualifier.

Team officials said the squad travelled from Abuja to Lagos before arriving in Ikenne later in the evening.

Coach Busari and his assistants have been working on the squad after several impressive performances in friendly matches during camping.

The coach invited 36 players to camp in Abuja on April 10, and the team has shown strong form in their preparatory games.

The Flamingos defeated SoloWonders Babes 7-0, beat YAFA 5-0, thrashed Nazareth 6-0 and also recorded a 7-0 victory over Generation Next. Their only draw came against Real Rising in a 1-1 result.

The team also secured a comfortable 5-0 win against Lakesides at the Remo Stars Stadium, boosting confidence ahead of the clash with Guinea.

The Flamingos remain one of Africa’s top women’s youth teams, having reached the semi-finals of previous FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tournaments while producing talented players for Nigerian women’s football.

The two-legged qualifier against Guinea will decide which team moves closer to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco later this year.