2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Coach Busari Lists 21 Players For Morocco

Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has named a 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Team captain Harmony Chidi leads the squad, alongside defenders Elizabeth Adesuyi and Esther Stephen, midfielders Mary Dustan and Favour Nkwocha, and forwards Tosin Rafiu, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi.

Nigeria have been drawn in Group B alongside Poland, Puerto Rico and North Korea.

The Flamingos will begin their World Cup campaign against Poland on October 17, before taking on Puerto Rico on October 20 and North Korea on October 23 in their remaining group-stage fixtures.

The Nigerian delegation, comprising players and officials, is scheduled to depart the country for Morocco on Wednesday, October 7, ahead of the tournament.

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The Flamingos will be aiming to make a strong impression as they battle for honours on the global stage.

Full List

Goalkeepers: Jane Ijirigho (Nasarawa Amazons); Mercy Felix (Obosa FA); Onyinyechi Opara (Delta Queens)

Defenders: Elizabeth Adesuyi (Pacesetter Queens); Esther Stephen (Unification Ladies); Chidera Oparanmegwa (Delta Queens); Azeezat Oduntan (Robo Queens); Opeyemi Sunday (Nasarawa Amazons); Rodiat Yusuf (Robo Queens); Kaosarat Akanji (Dreamstar Ladies)

Midfielders: Awawu Bashiru (Confluence Queens); Mary Dustan (Imo Strikers); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy); Favour Nkwocha (Robo Queens); Shakirat Tobiloba (Remo Stars Ladies)

Forwards: Tosin Rafiu (Robo Queens); Harmony Chidi (Bayelsa Queens); Oluebube Umejiaku (Heartland Queens); Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy); Precious Oscar (Edo Queens); Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Robo Queens)

By Adeboye Amosu

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