Flamingos Secure 6-0 Win in World Cup Qualifier Prep

The Nigeria U-17 women's team, known as the Flamingos, began their preparation for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers with an emphatic 6-0 victory in a friendly match held in Abuja. Head coach Akeem Ishola Busari is shaping the squad as they prepare for the second round of qualifiers against Guinea.

The match, which took place on a Saturday, saw the Flamingos take control early, leading 4-0 by halftime. The scoring was initiated by Shavih Istifanu in the first minute, followed by a brace from Tobiloba Sarafa in the 10th and 23rd minutes, a goal from Harmoni Chidi in the 28th minute, and Aminat Adebisi's strike just before halftime.

Preciou Paul completed the score early in the second half. The match was halted in the 54th minute due to heavy rain.

Busari has invited 36 players to the training camp, which is based at the Serob Legacy Hotel, as they intensify preparations for their two-leg tie against Guinea scheduled for May 22-24 and May 30, 2024.