Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, will face France, Canada and Samoa in Group D at the upcoming 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, following the official tournament draw.
The global showpiece will take place exclusively in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, marking the first time the tournament is being hosted in Africa.
The event, which kicks off on 17 October, will also be the first edition featuring 24 nations, expanded from the previous 16.
Nigeria begins their campaign on 19 October against Canada, with head coach Bankole Olowookere hoping to build on their historic third-place finish in 2022, which remains the nation’s best-ever performance at this level.
Flamingos at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Photo Credit: Imago
The Flamingos are joined by fellow African representatives Morocco, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Zambia — the most ever from the continent in a single edition.
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The group-stage draw has produced a string of exciting matchups, with hosts Morocco placed in Group A alongside Brazil, Costa Rica, and Italy, while defending champions Korea DPR will compete in Group B with Cameroon, Mexico, and Netherlands.
🏆 Full Group Draw – Morocco 2025
- Group A: Brazil, Costa Rica, Italy, Morocco
- Group B: Cameroon, Korea DPR, Mexico, Netherlands
- Group C: China PR, Ecuador, Norway, USA
- Group D: Canada, France, Nigeria, Samoa
- Group E: Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Korea Republic, Spain
- Group F: Japan, New Zealand, Paraguay, Zambia
The top two teams in each group will qualify for the Round of 16, along with the four best third-placed teams, in a format similar to that used in senior-level FIFA tournaments.
Flamingos Set to Soar Again
This will be Nigeria’s eighth appearance in the U-17 Women’s World Cup, having only missed the 2018 edition in Uruguay.
The Flamingos booked their place at Morocco 2025 after a 4-0 aggregate win over Algeria, sealing qualification with a goalless away draw in the final round.
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Their undefeated run in World Cup qualifying now stands at 25 matches, with their only loss dating back to 2008 against Ghana.
The team’s steady progress on the international stage under Olowookere, combined with the increased spotlight on African football, makes Nigeria a side to watch in Rabat this October.
