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U17 WWC: Flamingos boss Olowookere seeks Nigerians support ahead of New Zealand test

U17 WWC: Flamingos boss Olowookere seeks Nigerians support ahead of New Zealand test

Head coach of Nigeria women's under-17 team, Bankole Olowookere, has called out for fans support ahead of their opening match in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to begin in Dominican Republic, Afrosport reports The Flamingos, drawn in Group A, will open the tournament with a tough test against New Zealand at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago on Wednesday night. Oloowokere wrote on social...

U17 WWC: Nigeria’s Flamingos held by Mexico in pre-tournament friendly

U17 WWC: Nigeria’s Flamingos held by Mexico in pre-tournament friendly

Nigeria's under-17 women's team, the Flamingos, were held to a 1-1 draw by Mexico in a pre-tournament friendly match on Monday night as part of their preparation for this month's FIFA U17 Women's World Cup. The Flamingos, who arrived at their base in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic’s capital city last week, got ahead in the 33rd minute through midfielder Faridat Abdulkareem. However, the young Nigerians were...

U17 Women’s World Cup: Olowookere names 21 players to represent Nigeria’s Flamingos

U17 Women’s World Cup: Olowookere names 21 players to represent Nigeria’s Flamingos

Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, has called upon 21 players to represent the country at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic next month. Olowookere has named team captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong to the side, which also includes goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defender Taiwo Adegoke, and midfield star Faridat Abdulwahab. Chidi was the...