U17 Women’s World Cup: 20 Flamingos Battle Ready As Egypt Lands In Abuja

Egypt’s U17 girls have arrived in Abuja ahead of their clash with the Nigeria’s Flamingos at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Sunday, 17th April with the return leg set for Cairo on Friday, 30th April.

Head Coach Olowookere Bankole has picked 20 players from the group in camp for the task of eliminating Egypt’s U17 girls and reaching the final round of African qualifiers for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.

Flamingos have participated in every edition of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup except for Uruguay 2018.

The winner on aggregate will battle with the winner of the fixture between Ethiopia and South Africa for a place at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will be staged in India, from 11th to 30th of October 2022.

Only three teams will represent the continent at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, India 2022.

Invited Players Of The Flamingos:

Goalkeepers: Faith Omilana, Linda Jiwuaku

Defenders: Blessing Sunday, Comfort Folorunsho, Tumininu Adeshina, Olamide Oyinlola, Omamuzo Edafe, Miracle Usani, Confidence Nwoha

Midfielders: Blessing Emmanuel, Taiwo Afolabi, Chidera Okenwa, Joy Igbokwe

Forwards: Aminat Bello, Mercy Itimi, Alvine Da-Zossu, Anastasia Atume, Opeyemi Ajakaiye, Yetunde Ayantosho, Adaobi Okah

Published by Monsurah Olatunji

Monsurah Olatunji is a Nigeria based Sport enthusiast with a bias for women's football. An advocate of women's football development in Africa and girl-child empowerment.

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