Flamingos dominate friendly as World Cup qualifier prep begins
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, kicked off their preparations for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers with an impressive 6-0 win over Generation Next in Abuja. Head coach Akeem Ishola Busari is leading a training camp with 36 invited players as the team gears up for their upcoming matches. The squad showcased strong teamwork and attacking prowess during the friendly, which was halted early due to heavy rain. The Flamingos are set to play another friendly against Nazareth Queens as they continue to fine-tune their squad.
Match highlights
- The Flamingos defeated Generation Next 6-0 in a 60-minute friendly at the Goal Project in Abuja.
- Shavih Istifanus scored in the first minute, with Tobiloba Sarafa adding two more in the 10th and 23rd minutes.
- Harmony Chidi, Aminat Adebisi, and Precious Paul also found the net, with the team leading 4-0 at half-time.
- The match was stopped in the 54th minute due to heavy rain.
- The team is preparing for a two-legged qualifier against Guinea, with the first leg away between May 22 and 24 and the return fixture in Abuja on May 30.
