The Flamingos, under the guidance of head coach Bankole Olowookere, have announced their final squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in the Dominican Republic. Among the selected players is prolific striker Harmony Chidi, the top scorer for Nigeria during the qualifying rounds. Chidi, who plays for Imo Strikers, netted an impressive 13 goals, contributing significantly to the team’s remarkable total of 25 goals in the qualifiers. The Flamingos dominated their continental campaign, securing victories against Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, and Liberia.

Midfielder Taiwo Afolabi, who represented Nigeria at the previous World Cup, has been named captain of the squad for this tournament.

The team is set to depart from Abuja on Tuesday night for a two-week training camp in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, to finalize their preparations for the tournament. Nigeria has been placed in Group A of the 16-team competition, where they will face the host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand.

FLAMINGOS FOR FIFA U17 WORLD CUP DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 2024

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens); Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens)

Defenders: Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers); Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels); Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies); Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy); Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens); Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels)

Midfielders: Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens); Faridat Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy)

Forwards: Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports); Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot); Ramotalahi Kareem (Honey Badgers); Aishat Animashaun (Naija Ratels); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels); Blessing Ifitezue (Delta Queens)