The Nigeria U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have commenced preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with a 30 player training camp in Abuja. Head coach Bankole Olowookere has named four goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders and nine forwards to battle for spots in the final tournament squad.
Among the standouts is 16 year old Shakirat Moshood of Bayelsa Queens, whose dazzling form featuring three goals and four assists helped her club reach the WAFU B Women’s Champions League final. She joins Bayelsa teammates Sylva Echefu and Kindness Ifeanyi in the provisional squad.
The Flamingos, who claimed bronze at the 2022 World Cup, have been drawn in Group D for the expanded 24 team finals in Morocco and will face stiff competition. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 17 October to 8 November, with matches spread across Rabat and Casablanca.
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We believe this call-up signals not just preparation, but purpose. With a carefully balanced squad across positions, coach Olowookere has set the groundwork for a team capable of becoming contenders rather than mere participants.
Shakirat Moshood’s inclusion stands out. Her performances for Bayelsa Queens three goals and four assists in pivotal qualifiers do more than warrant selection they demand attention. Joining her are two other Bayelsa talents, offering Nollywood level star power to this youthful side.
There is precedent for Flamingos greatness. Their bronze medal in 2022 proved that Nigeria can compete and triumph on the world stage. With the tournament’s expansion to 24 teams and being hosted on African soil for the first time, expectations have heightened. The ingredients for success a blend of seasoned youth, tactical discipline, and hunger appear present in this roster.
Now, it falls to this group to transform potential into performance. They may be young, but we see in them the confidence, skill and depth to write a new chapter of Flamingos folklore. Let this camp not just prepare players—but ignite champions.
Did You Know?
- The 2025 edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is the first-ever to be hosted in Africa, with Morocco staging the tournament.
- Nigeria’s Flamingos finished in third place at the 2022 World Cup, marking their best-ever performance in the competition.
- The 2025 World Cup has been expanded to 24 teams—up from the usual 16—creating a broader platform for emerging talent.
- Shakirat Moshood, at just 16, is a standout from the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers, where she scored three goals and recorded four assists.
- The tournament will be held across four venues in Rabat and Casablanca, including the Prince Héritier Moulay el-Hassan Sports Complex and the Mohammed VI Football Academy.
