NFF Releases Squad List for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
Head Coach, Bankole Olowookere has announced his final 21-woman squad for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
The roster includes Harmony Chidi, who was outstanding during the qualifiers, scoring 13 of the Flamingos’ record-setting 25 goals.
Nigeria breezed past Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, and Liberia to secure their spot in the tournament.
Afolabi will marshal the midfield alongside Faridat Abdulwahab and Shakirat Moshood. First-choice goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma will face stiff competition from Sylvia Echefu and Elizabeth Boniface.
Leading the defensive line-up is Taiwo Adegoke, while Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong headline the forward line.
Drawn in Group A, Nigeria is set to compete against host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand.
On October 1, the team will head for a two-week training camp in Santo Domingo ahead of the tournament.
The full list:
Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens); Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens).
Defenders: Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers); Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels); Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies); Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy); Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens); Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels).
Midfielders: Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens); Faridat Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy).
Forwards: Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports); Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot); Ramotalahi Kareem (Honey Badgers); Aishat Animashaun (Naija Ratels); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels); Blessing Ifitezue (Delta Queens).
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024
Group A: Dominican Republic, Ecuador, New Zealand, Nigeria
Group B: Spain, USA, Korea Republic, Colombia
Group C: Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, England
Group D: Japan, Poland, Brazil, Zambia.
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