Flamingos squad revealed: Olowookere names 25 for Burkina Faso showdown

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has unveiled his selections for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying encounter against Burkina Faso, with 25 promising players earning call-ups to the Flamingos camp, Soccernet.ng reports. 

Comprising the squad are four goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders, and seven forwards, forming a well-rounded team capable of competing in all areas of the pitch.

Key players in the squad include Harmony Chidi, who scored an impressive five goals in the 12-0 thrashing, along with Ramota Kareem and Shakirat Moshood, who each contributed a brace to the victory.

The upcoming fixture against Burkina Faso holds significant importance for the Flamingos as they aim to secure a berth in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, set to be held in the Dominican Republic later this year.

The first leg of the third-round fixture is scheduled to take place at the Stade 4 August in Ouagadougou on Sunday, 12th May, with the return leg slated for the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, 18th May.

With the Flamingos eager to build on their past success and qualify for the prestigious tournament once again, all eyes will be on the talented squad as they prepare to face Burkina Faso in this crucial qualifying encounter.

Full squad list:

Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Elizabeth Boniface (Kwara Ladies); Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens); Favour Edward (Naija Ratels)

Defenders: Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers); Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels); Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies); Oluwatoyin Olowookere (Ekiti Queens); Rokibat Azeez (Royal Queens); Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens)

Midfielders: Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens); Mary Aderemi (Bayelsa Queens); Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels); Farida Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports); Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy)

Forwards: Edidiong Etim (Bayelsa Queens); Yetunde Ayantosho (Heartland Queens); Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot); Ramota Kareem (Honey Badgers); Aisha Animashaun (Naija Ratels); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels)

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