Busari Invites 25 Players For Flamingos’ World Cup Final Camp
Nigeria U17 women’s national team head coach, Hakeem Busari, has invited 25 players for the first phase of the team’s final camping ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The tournament will take place from 17 October to 7 November 2026.
The Flamingos secured their place at the World Cup after defeating Benin Republic home and away in the final round of the African qualifiers.
Nigeria have been a regular presence at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup since the tournament began in New Zealand in 2008. The country has missed only one edition, the 2018 tournament in Uruguay.
The invited players are expected to report to Serob Legacy Hotel, Wuye, Abuja, on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
### Invited Players
Goalkeepers:
Ifesinachi Iloh (Solo Wonders); Mercy Felix (Obosa FA); Precious John (Pelican Stars).
Defenders:
Elizabeth Adesuyi (Pacesetter Queens); Esther Stephen (Unification Ladies); Chidera Oparanmegwa (Bayelsa Queens); Azeezat Oduntan (Robo Queens); Opeyemi Sunday (Nasarawa Amazons); Omelogu Precious (Tophat SC); Christiana Ogunbunmi (Soccer Talent FC); Taiwo Abdulazeez (Dannaz Ladies).
Midfielders:
Kaosarat Akanji (Dreamstar Ladies); Awawu Bashiru (Confluence Queens); Mary Dustan (Bayelsa Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura FA); Kate Laniran (Espora Queens); Annabelle Olubajo (Savannah United); Grace Akingboye (Ghetto Tigers); Eniola Abdulquadri (Unstoppable FA).
Forwards:
Adebimpe Kashimawo (Asisat Oshoala FA); Harmony Chidi (Bayelsa Queens); Mmesoma Uchendu (Ibom Angels); Istifanus Shavi (Youth Arise FA); Shakirat Sarafa (Remo Stars Ladies); Chisom Chukwuemeka (Diamond Stars).
