Flamingos soar in friendlies as U17 World Cup countdown continues
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, stepped up their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with two convincing friendly victories at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja. On Friday, 12th September, the Flamingos defeated Horvel Angels 2–0, with Chisom Nwachukwu capitalizing on a goalkeeping error before Kaosara Olanrewaju sealed the […]
Flamingos on joyous mood after defeating Dominican Republic during the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in October 2024.
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, stepped up their preparations for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with two convincing friendly victories at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja.
On Friday, 12th September, the Flamingos defeated Horvel Angels 2–0, with Chisom Nwachukwu capitalizing on a goalkeeping error before Kaosara Olanrewaju sealed the win in the second half.
A day later, they overwhelmed Nazareth Angels 5–0. After taking a two-goal lead in the first half, Itodore Destiny added a third shortly after the restart. Terlumu Tabitha and Nwachukwu completed the rout with composed finishes, highlighting the team’s attacking variety and dominance despite missed chances.
The back-to-back victories underline the Flamingos’ growing sharpness in front of goal and defensive solidity as they count down to the World Cup, scheduled for 17th October – 8th November in Morocco.
Nigeria will play in Group D alongside Canada, France, and Samoa. Head coach Bankole Olowookere has a full squad in camp, giving the technical crew ample opportunity to fine-tune tactics and build cohesion before the global showpiece.