Flamingos Prepare for World Cup Qualifiers with Friendlies
The Nigeria U-17 women's national football team, known as the Flamingos, is intensifying its preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. The team is scheduled to play two friendly matches against Guinea on the weekend at the Nazareth Queen Gold Project pitch in Abuja.
Head coach Akeem Busari has invited 36 players to the training camp, which is currently being held at the Serob Legacy Hotel in Abuja. These friendly matches are expected to help the team sharpen its skills and assess player fitness ahead of the crucial qualifying fixtures.
Nigeria will face Guinea in the second round of qualifiers, with the first leg set to take place in Conakry between May 22 and 24, and the return leg scheduled for Nigeria on May 30.
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