FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Busari invites 25 for first phase of final camping in Abuja  

Head Coach Hakeem Busari has invited 25 players to the camp of the Nigeria U-17 women national team, Flamingos, as preparations commence for their participation at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, to be staged by Morocco, 17th October – 7th November.

The Flamingos defeated their counterparts from Bénin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualification campaign to book a ticket to the global finals.

Since the competition was launched in New Zealand in 2008, Nigeria has only been missing from one edition of the global finals; the 2018 finals in Uruguay.

All the invited players have been advised to report to the Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja on Sunday, 30th August 2026.

ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Ifesinachi Iloh (Solo Wonders); Mercy Felix (Obosa FA); Precious John (Pelican Stars)

Defenders: Elizabeth Adesuyi (Pacesetter Queens); Esther Stephen (Unification Ladies); Chidera Oparanmegwa (Bayelsa Queens); Azeezat Oduntan (Robo Queens); Opeyemi Sunday (Nasarawa Amazons); Omelogu Precious (Tophat SC); Christiana Ogunbunmi (Soccer Talent FC); Taiwo Abdulazeez (Dannaz Ladies)

Midfielders: Kaosarat Akanji (Dreamstar Ladies); Awawu Bashiru (Confluence Queens); Mary Dustan (Bayelsa Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura FA); Kate Laniran (Espora Queens); Annabelle Olubajo (Savannah United); Grace Akingboye (Ghetto Tigers); Eniola Abdulquadri (Unstoppable FA)

Forwards: Adebimpe Kashimawo (Asisat Oshoala FA); Harmony Chidi (Bayelsa Queens); Mmesoma Uchendu (Ibom Angels); Istifanus Shavi (Youth Arise FA); Shakirat Sarafa (Remo Stars Ladies); Chisom Chukwuemeka (Diamond Stars)