Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has revealed the final 21-player squad for Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign in the Dominican Republic.
The roster features standout forward Harmony Chidi, who shone during the qualifiers by scoring 13 of the Flamingos’ impressive 25 goals.
Nigeria secured its place in the tournament with dominant performances against Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, and Liberia.
Midfield duties will be handled by Afolabi, alongside Faridat Abdulwahab and Shakirat Moshood. In goal, first-choice goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma faces competition from Sylvia Echefu and Elizabeth Boniface.
The defensive line will be anchored by Taiwo Adegoke, while the attacking front will see Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong leading the charge.
Nigeria has been drawn into Group A and will face host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand in the tournament.
The team will embark on a two-week training camp in Santo Domingo on October 1 in preparation for the competition.
The full list:
Goalkeepers: Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens); Elizabeth Boniface (Sunshine Queens); Sylvia Echefu (Confluence Queens).
Defenders: Prisca Nwachukwu (Imo Strikers); Jumai Adebayo (Naija Ratels); Taiwo Adegoke (Remo Stars Ladies); Rokibat Azeez (New Generation Academy); Hannah Ibrahim (Remo Stars Ladies); Vivian Ekezie (Heartland Queens); Ololade Isiaka (Abia Angels).
Midfielders: Taiwo Afolabi (Delta Queens); Faridat Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens); Muinat Rotimi (Nakamura Football Academy).
Forwards: Oghenemairo Obruthe (City Sports); Harmony Chidi (Imo Strikers); Kudirat Arogundade (Green Foot); Ramotalahi Kareem (Honey Badgers); Aishat Animashaun (Naija Ratels); Peace Effiong (Rivers Angels); Blessing Ifitezue (Delta Queens).
