In preparation for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco next month, Nigeria’s U17 women’s team is honing their skills with consecutive friendly match victories in Abuja, according to Soccernet.ng.
On Friday, the squad coached by Bankole Olowookere secured a 2-0 win against Horvel Angels. Chisom Nwachukwu capitalized on a goalkeeper’s error to open the scoring, followed by Kaosara Olanrewaju who calmly converted a second goal in the second half.
Less than a day later, the Flamingos returned to the field with even greater intensity, dismantling Nazareth Angels 5-0. Two goals in the first half set the pace, with Itodore Destiny adding a third after the break. Terlumu Tabitha and Nwachukwu completed the scoring, though the team created numerous additional opportunities that could have widened the margin further.
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These results highlight the team’s improving synergy in both offensive and defensive phases, with the roster now nearly complete.
All selected players have joined the training camp, providing Coach Olowookere and his team with ample choices to refine tactics ahead of their Group D kickoff.
Nigeria faces a challenging group in Morocco, drawn alongside the 2012 champions France, seasoned contenders Canada, and newcomers Samoa. This mix presents a blend of established strength and fresh unpredictability.
France, making their fourth tournament appearance, are considered strong contenders, while Canada brings experience with eight qualifications and a notable fourth-place finish in 2018. Samoa enters the global stage for the first time after clinching the Oceania U16 title in 2024.
This marks Nigeria’s seventh participation in the U17 Women’s World Cup, having missed only the 2018 edition. The Flamingos have reached the quarter-finals on three occasions and made history in 2022 by defeating the USA on penalties to secure third place.
Nigeria earned their spot in Morocco by convincingly overcoming Algeria and South Africa during the qualifiers, fueling hopes that they can replicate or even improve upon their landmark 2022 performance.
The 2025 tournament will be the largest in history, expanding to include 24 teams for the first time.
Six groups of four teams each will compete, with the top two from each group plus the four best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 16. Morocco will make history as the first African country to host the U17 Women’s World Cup, with the competition scheduled from October 17 to November 8.
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