Category: Flamingos
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Flamingos cruise to final qualifying round
A hattrick from Chris Harmony secured a place in the final qualifying round of the Women’s U-17 World Cup for the Nigeria U-17 Women’s team, the Flamingos, with a decisive 6-0 win over Burkina Faso in Abuja. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Following a 1-1 draw in Mali last week, the Flamingos delivered a commanding performance on home soil. Chidi…
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Flamingos ready for crucial Burkina Faso clash – Olowookere
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has declared his team fully prepared for Saturday’s decisive encounter against Burkina Faso. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier last weekend. The second leg is set to take place at…
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Flamingos set for Mali trip for FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier
Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, are poised to embark on a journey to Bamako, Mali, ahead of their crucial FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Burkina Faso. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The upcoming third-round tie, initially scheduled for Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, has been relocated to Bamako due to logistical challenges faced by the…
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Flamingos storm Abuja for Burkina Faso
Camp for Nigeria U-17 women’s football team, Flamingoes was on Wednesday opened in Abuja as preparations for U-17 World Cup Qualifiers commence, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Scheduled to play Burkina Faso on the 11th of May in the first leg of 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier, coach Olowookere Bankole invited 25 U17 players resumed camp…
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FIFA U-17 WWC Qualifiers: Flamingos ease pass CAR to reach next round
Nigeria’s U-17 Women National team were too much to handle for Central African Republic in the second leg of the second round of the FIFA Women’s World Qualifiers in Abuja on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos defeated their opponents 6-0 to win 12-0 on aggregate at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja after a first leg…
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U17WWCQ: Flamingoes leave Nigeria for Cameroon ahead of clash with CAR
Nigeria U-17 Women National team, the Flamingoes left the shores of the country on Thursday for Douala, Cameroon ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers against Central African Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingoes play CAR in the first leg of the second round of the qualifiers in Cameroon after none of the CAR stadia met CAF…
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Flamingos Face Central African Republic in FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier Showdown in Douala
In a bid to secure a spot in the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s U17 women’s team is set to clash with their Central African Republic counterparts in a decisive second-round, first-leg encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 4th February, at the Stade de la Reunification de Douala, kicking off…
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Dominican Republic 2024: Olowookere invites 35 to Flamingos’ camp for CAR
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has called 35 players to the camp of the Nigeria U17 girls, Flamingos, ahead of their 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against their counterparts from the Central African Republic. The list is composed of five goalkeepers, nine defenders, seven midfielders and 14 forwards. Olowookere, who along with his…
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Dominican Republic 2024: NFF keeps faith with Coach Bankole Olowookere for Flamingoes
The technical crew led by Coach Bankole Olowookere will remain in charge of the U17 Women National Team, Flamingos, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bankole’s reapportionment was sanctioned by the Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation after recommendation by the NFF Technical and Development Committee. Bankole’s technical team led the team to…
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Dominican Republic 2024: NFF restores World Cup bronze-winning Flamingos’ technical crew
The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has approved the re-appointment of the technical crew of the U17 Women National Team, Flamingos, led by Coach Bankole Olowookere, which led the team to Nigeria’s first-ever podium finish at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, in India in 2022. Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered through the Thenff.com that the…
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WAFU U20: Flamingoes players to dominate Falconets – Danjuma
Christopher Danjuma says his plan is to have a formidable Falconet team that will go all the way to win the maiden West African Football Union (WAFU) U20 Women’s Cup. In a chat with BSNSports.com.ng, Danjuma disclosed: “I am sure very soon the NFF will make announcement about resumption for the camping. “This is the…
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Ratels Sport Foundation gifts Flamingos 2.1 Million Naira
For their feat of beating the USA U-17 girls in the ongoing U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, the Nigeria U-17 female team has been rewarded with the sum of 2.1 million naira. The cash gift came courtesy of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) after their 4-3 win on penalties following a 1-1 draw…
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Gusau commends Flamingos for semi final feat
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau has praised the Nigeria U-17 girls for their win against the USA U-17 girls in the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos defeated the USA by 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 to qualify for the semi finals since…
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WATCH LIVE: FIFA U-17 WWC Flamingos v USA
The U-17 Women’s National Team of Nigeria, Flamingos, will be looking to defeat the Stars and Stripes of the United States when the two sides meet at the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India today, Friday. Click here to watch the Flamingos of Nigeria take on the Stars and Stripes of…
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U-17WWC: Olowookere impressed with team’s performance despite missed chances
Nigeria’s Flamingos’ head coach, Bankole Olowookere has reacted to his side’s win against Chile in the U-17 Women’s World Cup going on in India on Monday. Olowookere rued missed chances by his team but was pleased with his team’s performance that saw them go pass the South Americans by two goals to one. “We…
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U-17WWC: Ajakaye with back to back MVP award
Following her brilliant display in Nigeria’s win against Chile in the U-17 Women’s World Cup, Opeyemi Ajakaye has been announced the Player of the Match. The highest goal scorer during the qualifiers, though yet to score in this tournament, was all over the Chileans assisting the first goal of the Flamingos. She gave the…
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Flamingos arrive Bhubaneswar for last group match
Nigeria U-17 girls have arrived Bhubaneswar on Saturday for their last group game against Chile in the U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup in India. The Flamingos left Goa for the latest venue after their impressive win against New Zealand in the second match where they won by four goals to nil. The win…
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Super Falcons Assistant Coach believes the Flamingos have grown in Confidence after Germany Loss
Assistant Coach of the Super Falcons of Nigeria and gaffer of Edo Queens, Moses Aduku, has shown his support for the U-17 Women’s National Team despite recent defeat to Germany at the ongoing U-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian side lost 2-1 to Germany in their opening group match and will next face New…
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FIFAU-17WWC: Flamingos back on track with whitewash of New Zealand
Nigeria U-17 girls got their first win in their second game of the U-17 Women’s World Cup holding in Goa, India on Friday. The Flamingos eased pass New Zealand by four goals to nil to get their campaign back on track after their loss in the first match. Amina Bello, Miracle Usani, Taiwo Afolabi and Etim…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Gusau charges Flamingos ahead of New Zealand match
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has charged the Flamingo team to go for victory as they play New Zealand on Friday. The Nigeria U-17 girls relinquished a one goal lead to lose 1-2 against Germany in the first match of the tournament and will be seeking to get their campaign on…