Olowookere Names Squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

Flamingoes head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has unveiled a 30-player provisional squad to begin camping in Abuja ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off on October 17.

The squad is without some notable names, including Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong, who are currently sidelined with injuries. Also missing are Janet Akekoromowei, expected to progress to the Falconets, and Aishat Animashaun.

Players are expected to report to camp within the next three days as preparations intensify for the global tournament.

FULL SQUAD

GOALKEEPERS:

Elizabeth Boniface (Abia Angels); Onyinyechi Opara (Imo Strikers); Abigail Nmecha (Team Abia); Sylva Echefu (Bayelsa Queens)

DEFENDERS:

Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels); Azeezat Oduntan (FC Robo); Christiana Sunday (Imo Strikers); Ufuoma Lucky (Royal Queens, Warri); Choice Ovwighovwiroro (New Generation, Abuja); Maryjane Ikeche (Ahudiyannem Queens); Blessed Isigbo (Remo Stars Ladies); Grace Ufot (Fortress Ladies)

MIDFIELDERS:

Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy); Fatimah Shuaib (Confluence Queens); Waliat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy); Taiwo Lukman (Confluence Queens); Esther Lasisi (N-Youth, Abuja); Precious Nkwocha (Imo Strikers); Gift Anekan (New Generation, Abuja); Ayomide Abubakar (Onimarg FC)

FORWARDS:

Kaosara Olanrewaju (Aisha Yusuf Academy, Lagos); Kindness Ifeanyi (Bayelsa Queens); Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy); Shavih Istifanus (Youth Arise Academy); Tabitha Terlumu (Braavos, Edo); Destiny Itodore (Delta Queens); Chisom Nwachukwu (Rivers Angels); Nofisat Tijani (Youthful Talent 99)

The Flamingoes will be hoping to surpass their 2022 run, where they impressed in the group stage—scoring nine goals and conceding just once—before bowing out in the quarter-finals against the USA.