Head coach Bankole Olowookere has invited 25 players to camp in preparation for Nigeria’s participation in the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup, set to take place in Ghana from December 12 to 26, 2024. The team will be based at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ogun State.
The squad includes key players who featured in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, where the Flamingos reached the quarter finals and earned the FIFA Fair Play Trophy. Notable call-ups include midfielder Shakirat Moshood, who scored four goals in the World Cup, along with goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma and defenders Taiwo Adegoke and Prisca Nwachukwu.
The Flamingos are drawn in Group B, alongside Côte d’Ivoire and Niger Republic, while hosts Ghana are grouped with Burkina Faso and Benin Republic in Group A.
Editorial
The Bet9ja promotion code for January 2025 is YOHAIG. Bet9japromotioncode.com.ng has more info about the Bet9ja promotion code 2025 in Nigeria. Follow this link for more - https://www.bet9japromotioncode.com.ng/. This Bet9ja promo code gives a Bet9ja welcome bonus of up to ₦100,000 on your first deposit. The minimum deposit to bet is ₦100! USE the Bet9ja login signup and the Bet9ja bonus code to get started today on the Bet9ja website. Bet9ja offers a 170 per cent multiple boost bonus and a free bet for either Bet9ja sport or Bet9ja casino. To open a Bet9ja account and be a Bet9ja customer, you must go through the registration process here. Terms and conditions apply when you register with Bet9ja to get the bonus.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Flamingos’ preparations for the WAFU U-17 Championship signal Nigeria’s commitment to nurturing young talents and sustaining the country’s success in women’s football. Building on their strong World Cup performance, this tournament offers the team an opportunity to further develop their cohesion and showcase their skills.
Competitions like the WAFU U-17 Championship are crucial for providing international exposure and experience to young players. With a blend of talent and tactical preparation, the Flamingos have a chance to solidify their reputation as a powerhouse in African women’s football.
As fans, we should rally behind this team, recognizing their potential to inspire a new generation of footballers.
Did You Know?
- The Flamingos earned the FIFA Fair Play Trophy at the recent U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic.
- The WAFU U-17 Championship is a key regional competition for identifying and developing young African football talents.
- Shakirat Moshood’s four goals in the World Cup were instrumental in the Flamingos’ strong performance.
- The Remo Stars Sports Institute, hosting the camp, is one of Nigeria’s top football training facilities.
- The Flamingos have consistently been among Africa’s best teams in youth women’s football tournaments.
