2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Seek Maximum Points Against Poland In Rabat

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will begin their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign against Poland at Pitch 4 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday, October 17.

Akeem Busari’s side will be eager to improve on their performance at the previous edition, where they exited in the Round of 16 after suffering a 4-0 defeat to Italy.

The Flamingos secured their place at the tournament after navigating a challenging qualifying campaign, overcoming Guinea and the Benin Republic.

They also demonstrated their attacking quality with a series of impressive scoring performances on their way to qualification.

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Poland, meanwhile, return to the competition after missing the 2025 edition. Their last appearance came in 2024 in the Dominican Republic, where they advanced to the quarter-finals before falling to eventual champions Korea DPR.

Saturday’s encounter will be the first meeting between Nigeria and Poland at the U-17 women’s level, adding another layer of intrigue to the opening fixture.

The Flamingos are drawn in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico and defending champions Korea DPR, making a positive start particularly important as they seek to progress to the knockout stages.

Having finished third in the 2022 edition, Nigeria will be determined to make a deeper run this time, and victory over Poland would provide an ideal foundation for their campaign in Morocco.

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.