Nigeria women's national under-17 football team

Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, also nicknamed the Flamingoes is a youth association football team operated under the auspices of Nigeria Football Federation. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior Nigeria women's national football team. The team competes in the biennial FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup and African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women, which is the top competitions for this age group.

For the men's team, see Nigeria national under-17 football team.

Nigeria Under-17
Nickname(s)Flamingoes
AssociationNigeria Football Federation
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationWAFU (West Africa)
Head coachBankole Olowookere (Caretaker manager)
Home stadiumAgege Stadium, Lagos
FIFA codeNGR
First colours
Second colours
World Cup
Appearances5 (first in 2008)
Best resultQuarterfinal (2010, 2012, 2014)
African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women
Appearances6 (first in 2008)
Best resultChampions (2008), (2010), (2012), (2013) & (2016)

Competitive record

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup record
FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Appearances: 5
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2008 Round 1 13th 3 1 1 1 4 4
2010 Quarter-finals 5th 4 3 0 1 15 9
2012 Quarter-finals 5th 4 2 2 0 15 1
2014 Quarter-finals 8th 4 3 0 1 7 5
2016 Round 1 14th 3 0 1 2 0 4
2018 Did not qualify
2020 To be determined
TotalQuarter Finals5/6189454123

African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women record
African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women
Appearances: 6
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
2008Champions1st421184
2010Qualified for World Cup1st220071
2012Qualified for World Cup1st4400121
2013Qualified for World Cup1st------
2016Qualified for World Cup1st4400160
2018Second round2nd404033
2020To be determinedTBD2200112
Total6/65 titles2016515711

Team honours and achievements

Intercontinental

Continental

Squad

The following 18 players were selected for the 2020 African U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifying Tournament match against Guinea [1]

FULL SQUAD:

Goalkeepers: Nelly Ekeh - Ibom Angels, Shukura Bakare - Dream Stars;

Defenders: Chinyere Kalu - Rivers Angels, Chidinma Ogbuchi - FC Robo, Oluwabunmi Oladeji - Dream Stars, Miracle Ohaeri- Ibom Angels, Blessing Sunday - Osun Babes;

Midfielders: Deborah Abiodun - Rivers Angels, Yina Adoo - Confluence Queens, Anuoluwaapo Salisu - Dream Stars, Olamide Bolaji- Osun Babes, Amarachi Odoma - Nasarawa Amazon;

Forwards: Oluwayemisi Samuel - Osun Babes, Taiwo Lawal - Aseyori Queens, Olushola Shobowale- FC Robo, Rofiat Imuran - Sunshine Queens, Hannah Yusuf - Nasarawa Amazons; Alvine Dahz - Bayelsa Queens;

References
  1. https://www.goal.com/en/news/u17-womens-world-cup-qualifier-nelly-ekeh-leads-nigeria/uj58mstgptgmz78zwu8zox9z

See also

Notes
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