Olowookere names Moshood, Chidi, Effiong, 17 others for WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has unveiled his 20-player squad for the Nigeria U17 girls, the Flamingos, ahead of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup kicking off on Thursday. The roster includes standout players from the recent FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, such as Shakirat Moshood and Harmony Chidi, alongside promising talents like goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defender Ayomide Ibrahim, and forward Peace Effiong.

The Flamingos, placed in Group B, will face the U17 teams of Niger Republic and Côte d’Ivoire in the two-week tournament. Hosts Ghana will battle Benin Republic in Group A following the withdrawal of Burkina Faso and Togo.

The Flamingos reached the quarter-finals of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, showcasing an impressive nine-goal haul during the group stage before bowing out to the USA.

Full Squad for Ghana 2024

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens), Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens), Sylvia Echefu (Bayelsa Queens)

Defenders: Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy), Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies), Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels), Ayomide Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies), Prisca Nwachukwu (Heartland Queens), Oluwatoyin Olowookere (Ekiti Queens), Oghenemairo Obruthe (Lagos City)

Midfielders: Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens), Waliat Rotimi (Nakamura Academy), Farida Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons)

Forwards: Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers), Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels), Mary Nkpa (Abia Angels), Aisha Animashaun (Naija Ratels), Mary Mamudu (Edo Queens), Precious Oscar (Bayelsa Queens), Janet Akekoromowei (Nasarawa Amazons)

Meanwhile, the Nigeria U15 boys’ team, the Future Eagles, will depart for Morocco on Wednesday for two friendly matches scheduled for December 12 and 15 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. This marks their first international outing under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme.

The delegation, led by Coach Patrick Bassey and comprising 22 players, aims to prepare for upcoming annual U17 AFCON and FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Squad for Morocco friendlies:

Goalkeepers: Isaac Tomiwa (Mees Palace), Johnson Amaagudi (Ajarah FA), Somtochukwu Ibe (Adoration FC)

Defenders: Nicodemus Gideon (Relentless FA), Raphael Umah (Udi Stars FA), Luka Ephraim (Sporting Lagos), Muhammad Shamsudeen (Mavlon FC), Samuel Yusuf (Stormer FA)

Midfielders: Praise Averwosou (Morak FC), Uwem Bassey (2S Academy), Farwas Adeleke (Lanreleke FA), Raheem Salaudeen (Buruj FC), Kunle Tokode (White Caps FC, Canada), Ighodaro Dominion (Bendel Insurance Youth Team), Obasahon Emmanuel (Dynamo FA)

Forwards: Samuel Essien (PSports FA), Abubakar Abdulrazaq (Simon Ben FA), Ogar Timothy (Mavlon FC), Yusuf Saminu (Kano Pillars U15), Ebube Oyari (Sensational FA), Sha’Aban Musa (School Sports), Yusuf Auwal (Peace FA).

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