Flamingos Coach Bankole Olowookere Unveils 30-Player List for Training Camp Ahead of South Africa Clash

• Nigeria's U17 women, the Flamingos, begin preparations for their FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifying clash with South Africa's Bantwana.
• The team is confident in their abilities and determined to come out on top against their South African opponents.

Nigeria's U17 women's national team, the Flamingos, are set to begin their preparations for their upcoming FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifying clash with South Africa's Bantwana, scheduled to take places between March 7-16. 

The team will kickstart their camping on Sunday at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo.

The Flamingos, who won bronze at the 2022 World Cup, are aware of the challenge that lies ahead. 

South Africa's Bantwana recently thrashed Gabon 21-2 on aggregate in their first-round qualifying match. 

However, the Nigerian team is confident in their abilities and is determined to come out on top.

According to the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, it is essential for the Flamingos to start their preparations early. 

He emphasized that matches between Nigeria and South Africa are always intense and emotionally charged. 

Sanusi expressed confidence in the team's abilities, stating that they remain the best team in Africa and one of the best in the world.

The Flamingos' head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has called up a total of 30 players to begin the camping. 

The team will be looking to secure a spot at this year's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, which will be hosted by Morocco from October 17 to November 8.

Full Squad:

 

Goalkeepers:

Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens)

Onyinyechi Opara (Imo Strikers)

Maureen Enebeli (Remo Stars Ladies)

Stella Emperor (Adamawa Queens)

Defenders:

Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies)

Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels)

Jennifer Ozoani (Greenfoot FC)

Marylyn Edem (Nasarawa Amazons)

Amblessed Ogbonnaya (Bayelsa Queens)

Ifeoma Ogoegbe (Greenfoot FC)

Temilade Fafore (Ahudiyannem Queens)

Shavih Istifanus (Jos)

Midfielders:

Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens)

Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy)

Charles Nwabueze (Abia Angels)

Philomena Ochanya (Nasarawa Amazons)

Waliat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy)

Azeezat Oduntan (FC Robo Queens)

Fatima Solaty (Dannaz Ladies)

Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy)

Shakirat Bashiru (New Generation SC)

Forwards:

Chisom Nwachukwu (Rivers Angels)

Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers)

Seun Fakunle (Ekiti Queens)

Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels)

Favour Iheagwaram (Abia Angels)

Christiana Sunday (Imo Strikers)

Grace Saliu (Naija Ratels)

Afensimi Omon (Adamawa Queens)

Anuoluwapo Awotidoye (Naija Ratels)