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Flamingos thrash Nazareth 7-0 in W’Cup qualifier prep

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  • Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Nazareth Queens in a preparatory match.
  • The win extends the Flamingos' impressive preparation streak for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers.
  • The team is currently in an intensive training camp in Abuja, with coach Akeem Ishola Busari assessing a 36-player squad.

The Nigerian U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, are demonstrating formidable form as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. Their recent 7-0 thrashing of Nazareth Queens in Abuja is the latest in a series of commanding performances, underscoring the team's readiness and the effectiveness of their intensive training camp.

This resounding victory follows a previous 6-0 win against Generation Next, highlighting a strong offensive capability and cohesive team play under head coach Akeem Ishola Busari. The squad, currently comprising 36 players, is undergoing rigorous assessment as preparations intensify for their upcoming second-round qualifier against Guinea.

The Flamingos are currently in an intensive training camp in Abuja, where Busari is assessing a 36-player squad drawn across all departments as Nigeria step up their build-up to the tournament scheduled for Morocco in 2026.

— Team media officer Dorcas ErenayoProviding details about the team's training camp and preparation.

The Flamingos' journey towards the World Cup will see them face Guinea in a two-legged tie in May. The first leg is scheduled away between May 22 and 24, with the return fixture in Abuja on May 30. The team also received a significant morale boost with a visit from former assistant coach and Super Falcons goalkeeper Precious Dede, and CAF's head of women's football, Goshime Meskerem, who offered motivational words and presented training equipment. This support is crucial for the young squad as they aim to secure qualification for the global tournament.

Her message was described as a reminder for the young squad to maintain discipline and ambition as they continue their development ahead of the qualifiers.

— Team media officer Dorcas ErenayoDescribing the motivational message from former player Precious Dede.
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