The FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup is fast approaching, and Nigeria’s Flamingos are heating things up as they prepare to face Algeria in a make-or-break qualifier this weekend at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo.
Fresh off a commanding 5-1 aggregate win over South Africa, the Flamingos coached by Bankole Olowookere are gunning for another dominant display as they inch closer to the global stage in Morocco later this year.
Camped at the state-of-the-art Remo Stars Sports Institute, the Flamingos are focused and fired up. Algeria, their next opponents, are no pushovers either.
The Flamingos reached the U17 World cup semi final in 2022. Photo Credit: Imago
After a narrow 2-1 first-leg loss to Botswana, the North Africans bounced back in style with a 4-0 demolition in the second leg.
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Algeria’s squad is expected to land in Lagos on Wednesday, with match officials arriving on Thursday.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Uganda’s Shamirah Nabadda as the referee for the encounter. She’ll be joined by a team of experienced officials including Fides Bangurambona (Burundi), Immaculate Ongiera, and Diana Murungi (both from Uganda).
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Ghana’s Naa Odofoley Nortey has been appointed match commissioner, while South Africa’s Deidre Carmill Zealand will serve as referee assessor.
The return leg is scheduled for 25 April at the Stade Mustapha Tchaker in Blida, just outside Algiers. The winner over two legs will grab a coveted ticket to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, taking place in Morocco from 17 October to 8 November.
The 2024 edition marks the first time the tournament will feature 24 nations, with Africa contributing five teams, including host country Morocco.
