National Teams
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qualifiers: Bankole Olowookere invites 25 for Burkina Faso clash
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Bankole Olowookere, the head coach of the Nigeria U-17 national team, has announced a 26-player squad for their upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers against Burkina Faso.
The squad comprises 18 players from the top-flight Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership teams, with all 25 invited players based in the country.
The selection includes four goalkeepers, seven defenders, seven midfielders, and seven attackers.
The Flamingos recently dominated their second-round qualifiers, defeating Central African Republic 12-0 on aggregate.
Their next challenge is a two-legged clash with Burkina Faso, scheduled for May 11 and 18 respectively.
The aggregate winner will advance to face either Senegal or Liberia in the fourth round, with the ultimate aim of qualifying for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Invited players
Goalkeepers
Uzoma Ijeoma Christiana (Edo Queens)
Boniface Elizabeth (Kwara Ladies)
Echefu Sylvia (Confluence Queens)
Edward Favour (Naija Ratels)
Defenders
Nwachukwu Prisca (Imo Strikers)
Adebayo Jumai (Naija Ratels)
Adegoke Khadijat Taiwo (Remo Stars Ladies)
Ibrahim Hannah Ayoade (Remo Stars Ladies)
Olowookere Oluwatoyin (Ekiti Queens)
Azeez Rokibat Anike (Royal Queens)
Ekezie Onyedikachi Vivian (Heartland Queens)
Midfielders
Afolabi Taiwo (Delta Queens)
Aderemi Mary (Bayelsa Queens)
Moshood Shakirat (Bayelsa Queens)
Isiaka Asiata Ololade (Abia Angels)
Abdulwahab Farida (Nasarawa Amazons)
Oghenemario Obruthe (City Sports Lagos)
Joseph Queen (Foasla Academy)
Attackers
Etim Edidiong (Bayelsa Queens)
Ayantosho Yetunde (Heartland Queens)
Chidi Harmony (Imo Strikers)
Arogundade Funke (Green Foot Sport)
Kareem Ramota (Honey Badgers)
Animashau Aisha (Naija Ratels)
Effiong Peace (Rivers Angels)
