Nigeria's Flamingos Progress to Second Round of 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria's U17 women's team, Flamingos, have advanced to the second round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. They will face the winner of the preliminary round tie between Niger Republic and Guinea.

The first leg of the second round is scheduled for May 22-24, with the return leg on May 29-31. The successful team will progress to the third and final qualifying round in July.

Nigeria seeks to return strongly to the global stage after their disappointing exit in the previous tournament, focusing on rebuilding momentum and maintaining their status as a powerhouse in women's youth football.