Nigeria have announced a 30-player provisional squad for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Head coach Bankole Olowookere named four goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders and eight forwards, with the players set to resume camp in Abuja on Sunday.
Moshood, 16, has emerged as one of the most exciting teenagers in Nigerian football, scoring three goals and providing four assists at the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers in Côte d’Ivoire.
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She is joined by her Bayelsa Queens teammates, goalkeeper Sylva Echefu and forward Kindness Ifeanyi.
The Flamingos sealed qualification earlier this year with emphatic wins over South Africa and Algeria. They will look to build on their bronze medal finish at the 2022 edition in India.
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This year’s tournament, the first expanded to 24 teams, will be hosted across Rabat and Casablanca from 17 October to 8 November.
The Flamingos famously reached the semi-finals for the first time in 2022, defeating the United States on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw. Photo Credit: X
Full Provisional Flamingos Squad
Goalkeepers: Elizabeth Boniface (Abia Angels), Onyinyechi Opara (Imo Strikers), Abigail Nmecha (Team Abia), Sylva Echefu (Bayelsa Queens)
Defenders: Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies), Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels), Azeezat Oduntan (FC Robo), Christiana Sunday (Imo Strikers), Ufuoma Lucky (Royal Queens), Choice Ovwighovwiroro (New Generation), Maryjane Ikeche (Ahudiyannem Queens), Blessed Isigbo (Remo Stars Ladies), Grace Ufot (Fortress Ladies)
Midfielders: Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens), Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura FA), Fatimah Shuaib (Confluence Queens), Waliat Rotimi (Nakamura FA), Taiwo Lukman (Confluence Queens), Esther Lasisi (N-Youth Abuja), Precious Nkwocha (Imo Strikers), Gift Anekan (New Generation Abuja), Ayomide Abubakar (Onimarg FC)
Forwards: Kaosara Olanrewaju (Aisha Yusuf Academy), Kindness Ifeanyi (Bayelsa Queens), Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy), Shavih Istifanus (Youth Arise Academy), Tabitha Terlumu (Braavos Edo), Destiny Itodore (Delta Queens), Chisom Nwachukwu (Rivers Angels), Nofisat Tijani (Youthful Talent 99)
