The U17 Women National Team, Flamingoes have shown a rich vein of form as preparations hit new gear for the 5th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup starting in Jordan on September 30.

Coach Bala Nikyu’s girls displayed ferocious form with three wins in three successive friendly matches in Abuja between Tuesday and Saturday.

On Tuesday, Sure Babes FC of Ilorin were the victims as Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, the team’s top scorer, hit two goals in a 4-0 win at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project pitch, in a match watched by NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, NFF Technical Director, Mr. Bitrus Bewarang and Assistant Director (Technical), Siji Lagunju.

Cynthia Aku and Patricia Innocent got the other goals.

On Thursday, the Flamingoes pipped Confluence Queens of Kogi 1-0 at the same venue, thanks to Cynthia Aku, who slotted in after the Queens’ goaltender failed to deal appropriately with a fierce shot by Captain Ajibade.

Against QFL (Queens Football League) All-Stars on Saturday, the Flamingoes went goal-wire, hitting the opposition 8-1. Ajibade was on song with a hat–trick, while Folashade Ijamilusi and Chidinma Okeke hit a brace each, and Cynthia Aku scored once.

Coach Nikyu said: “These matches have shown us exactly where we are, and we will continue to work on our weak areas. Our target is to ensure that the girls play as a team, have good control of the ball and achieve better coordination on the field.

“We are also working on their confidence level. They need to approach each game with a level of confidence, without under-rating any team. Certainly, we are going to play more friendly matches before the World Cup.”

Nigeria will tackle Brazil, England and 2008 champions Korea DPR in the group stage at the 5th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, taking place in Jordan on September 30 to October 21, 2016.

The Flamingoes’ first match is against Brazil on 1st October, Nigeria’s Independence Day.

https://www.channelstv.com/2016/08/28/flamingoes-good-form-world-cup/

lakesidepapa:
@Justiz5 what's up with the flamingoes? U_17 world cup starts new month.

This stressful season does not allow me to come online frequently.

I just wish the girls the best.

A bigger thank you to all the updates made here.

justiz5:
This stressful season does not allow me to come online frequently.
I just wish the girls the best.
A bigger thank you to all the updates made here.

Eyaa.. Amen

What in God name are the flamingo still doing in nigeria? The nff shall sent them abroad for preparation

Flamingoes forced to goalless draw by Nasarawa
Amazons FC
Abuja - The National under 17 female football team,
the Flamingoes, on Friday, played a goalless draw
with Nasarawa Amazons Football Club of Lafia in a
friendly match.
The match played at the astro-turf pitch of the FIFA
Goal Project at the package B of the National
stadium in Abuja could not produce any goal.
The two teams displayed brilliant performances in
the first half but failed to utilise their scoring
chances.
On the resumption of the second half, both teams
played very well but could not registered any goal in
the game.
Speaking to journalists after the match, the head
coach of Flamingoes, Bala Nikyu, said he was not
expecting to see many mistakes at this stage.

"We can never be hundred percent sure of what we
have, and after the previous friendly match we made
some correction, after this match I will still correct
some mistakes.
"There were still some mistakes that I am not
expected to see but it is good that I am seeing them
now so that we can work on them.
"Our players performance is above average, I need
to work on their composure on the ball, I want to see
them playing with command and confidence.



m.news24.com.ng/Nigeria/Sport/Football/flamingoes-forced-to-goalless-draw-by-nasarawa-amazons-fc-20160903

enomakos:
What in God name are the flamingo still doing in nigeria?
The nff shall sent them abroad for preparation

Taking the team out of the country for preparation may not be in the dictionary of NFF as the Federation is battling with financial crisis.

They can prepare here in Nigeria and have a fantastic outing at the competition.

lakesidepapa:


Taking the team out of the country for preparation may not be in the dictionary of NFF as the Federation is battling with financial crisis.

They can prepare here in Nigeria and have a fantastic outing at the competition.

There's no financial crisis, rather we have Pinick who is destroying the nation's football. The guy just seems not to know what to do at any time. FIFA must have paid something for the preparation of these girls. I am super sure of that.

lakesidepapa:


Taking the team out of the country for preparation may not be in the dictionary of NFF as the Federation is battling with financial crisis.

They can prepare here in Nigeria and have a fantastic outing at the competition.

but there is money to employ a foreign coach?

Truth is the nff are not serious,playing all these local friendly will not get them far

olapluto:

There's no financial crisis, rather we have Pinick who is destroying the nation's football. The guy just seems not to know what to do at any time. FIFA must have paid something for the preparation of these girls. I am super sure of that.

that what i have been sayiing i know there is money

olapluto:

There's no financial crisis, rather we have Pinick who is destroying the nation's football. The guy just seems not to know what to do at any time. FIFA must have paid something for the preparation of these girls. I am super sure of that.

I keep saying and saying it, Pinnick is the problem of our football, another name for the man must be "Football retrograder". I totally agreed with you but what do u expect us to do? If the girls fail woefully, then the so called NFF will have the blame.

enomakos:
but there is money to employ a foreign coach?

Truth is the nff are not serious,playing all these local friendly will not get them far

It's high time we have a good football management. The earlier we have a new FA, the better for our football.

One thing am sure of is with all the hurdles, The girls will still perform brilliantly.!

lakesidepapa:


It's high time we have a good football management. The earlier we have a new FA, the better for our football.

One thing am sure of is with all the hurdles, The girls will still perform brilliantly.!

i wish them good luck

U20 World cup: Nigeria called up 30 players to a training camp.



Nigeria have called up 30 players to a training
camp, ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
in Papua New Guinea in November.
The camp will open in Abuja next week.
The Falconets have been drawn against Japan,
Canada and Spain at the finals, which kicks off
November 13 and ends December 3.
Among those invited are goalkeeper Sandra Chichi,
defenders Ugochi Emenayo, Esther Elijah,
midfielders Joy Bokiri and Tessy Biawho and
forwards Uchenna Kalu, Yetunde Adeboyejo and
Chinaza Uchendu.


FULL LIST:
Sandra Chichi (Sunshine Queens); Patience Kalu
(Rivers Angels); Kemi Famuditi (Confluence
Queens); Chinwendu Ihezuo (BIIK Zazygurt,
Kazakhstan); Yetunde Adeboyejo (Bayelsa Queens);
Ugochi Emenayo (Nasarawa Amazons); Uchenna
Kanu (Orlando Kicks, USA); Chinaza Uchendu
(Nasarawa Amazons); Ogechi Ukwuoma (Delta
Queens).
The list also include Glory Ogbonna (Ibom Queens);
Ginika Ikeh (Nasarawa Amazons); Amarachi Ojinma
(Rivers Angels); Tessy Biahwo (Nasarawa
Amazons); Christy Ohiaeriaku (IFKO Stersund,
Sweden); Mercy Vincent (Confluence Queens); Mary
Ologbosere (Ibom Queens); Aminat Yakubu (Minsk
FC, Belarus); Ihuoma Onyebuchi (Sunshine
Queens); Esther Elijah (Osun Queens); Onyinye
Okeke (Edo Queens).
Others are Joy Bokiri (Bayelsa Queens); Valerie
Awelewa (Genk FC, Belgium); Lilian Atule (Bayelsa
Queens); Adebisi Hameevah (FC Robo); Ekaete
Akpata (Ibom Queens); Shenken Lima (Garden City
Bronc Busters, USA); Fubiana Briggs (Ibom
Queens); Opeyemi Aiyeniberu (Sunshine Queens);
Charity Chetachukwu (Ibom Queens); Bashirat
Amoo (Osun Queens).


dailypost.ng/2016/09/21/30-players-invited-falconets-camp-ahead-fifa-u-20-world-cup/

U17 WORLD CUP: NIGERIA TO DEPART FOR U17 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP ON MONDAY


The Flamingos will depart for the Asian country five days to their opener against Brazil Nigeria's U17 women team will depart the country for venue of 2016 Fifa U17 Women's World Cup. Bala Nikyu's side will make their fifth appearance at this year's edition scheduled to kick-off on September 30 and will face Brazil, England and Korea DPR in Group C. To qualify for Jordan, the Flamingoes silenced Namibia and South Africa, scoring 16 goals and conceded none. Nikyu's ladies will begin their campaign against Brazil on October 1, 2016 at the King Abdullah II International Stadium, Amman. Before their departure, the team will face Nigeria Women's Premier League side Confluence Queens in a warm up game
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lakesidepapa:
U20 World cup: Nigeria called up 30 players to a training camp.



Nigeria have called up 30 players to a training
camp, ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
in Papua New Guinea in November.
The camp will open in Abuja next week.
The Falconets have been drawn against Japan,
Canada and Spain at the finals, which kicks off
November 13 and ends December 3.
Among those invited are goalkeeper Sandra Chichi,
defenders Ugochi Emenayo, Esther Elijah,
midfielders Joy Bokiri and Tessy Biawho and
forwards Uchenna Kalu, Yetunde Adeboyejo and
Chinaza Uchendu.


FULL LIST:
Sandra Chichi (Sunshine Queens); Patience Kalu
(Rivers Angels); Kemi Famuditi (Confluence
Queens); Chinwendu Ihezuo (BIIK Zazygurt,
Kazakhstan); Yetunde Adeboyejo (Bayelsa Queens);
Ugochi Emenayo (Nasarawa Amazons); Uchenna
Kanu (Orlando Kicks, USA); Chinaza Uchendu
(Nasarawa Amazons); Ogechi Ukwuoma (Delta
Queens).
The list also include Glory Ogbonna (Ibom Queens);
Ginika Ikeh (Nasarawa Amazons); Amarachi Ojinma
(Rivers Angels); Tessy Biahwo (Nasarawa
Amazons); Christy Ohiaeriaku (IFKO Stersund,
Sweden); Mercy Vincent (Confluence Queens); Mary
Ologbosere (Ibom Queens); Aminat Yakubu (Minsk
FC, Belarus); Ihuoma Onyebuchi (Sunshine
Queens); Esther Elijah (Osun Queens); Onyinye
Okeke (Edo Queens).
Others are Joy Bokiri (Bayelsa Queens); Valerie
Awelewa (Genk FC, Belgium); Lilian Atule (Bayelsa
Queens); Adebisi Hameevah (FC Robo); Ekaete
Akpata (Ibom Queens); Shenken Lima (Garden City
Bronc Busters, USA); Fubiana Briggs (Ibom
Queens); Opeyemi Aiyeniberu (Sunshine Queens);
Charity Chetachukwu (Ibom Queens); Bashirat
Amoo (Osun Queens).


dailypost.ng/2016/09/21/30-players-invited-falconets-camp-ahead-fifa-u-20-world-cup/

my concern is d goalkeeping area. Hope our female team local coaches will get t right this time. wishing the girls a better outing.

How can Ihezuo and Adeboyejo still play for the U20 team? They've gone to like 3 world cups. Were they 14 years when they started competing?

olapluto:
How can Ihezuo and Adeboyejo still play for the U20 team? They've gone to like 3 world cups. Were they 14 years when they started competing?

They are still eligible

This is the problem with Nigerian football, when they should be graduating to the super falcons, they'll rather keep playing several age grade tournaments. Each of them keep playing twice at the u-20 and u-17 level. Even Rashidat Ajibade, are we saying she was 14year old when she represented us the last time? Though she looks very young sha.

NIGERIA'S FLAMINGOES JET OUT TO U17
WORLD CUP MONDAY





Nigeria’s Flamingoes will jet out for the FIFA U17 World Cup in Jordan on Monday, officials have disclosed.

The women’s U17s build-up for Jordan 2016 has been limited to test matches against local sides in Abuja.


A planned international warm-up against fellow
qualifiers Ghana or Cameroon did not see the light of day.


The Flamingoes, under coach Bala Nikyu, will
open their campaign on Nigeria’s Independence
Day, October 1, against Brazil.

They will also tackle England and North Korea in
the first round.

The Nigeria girls have reached the quarterfinals at the last two World Cups.


Source: http://africanfootball.com//news/649260/Nigerias-Flamingoes-jet-out-to-U17-World-Cup-Monday

BELGIUM BASED NIGERIA INVITEE VALERIE
PROVOKING MEMORIES OF FALCONS LEGEND
MERCY AKIDE





18 year old Nigeria female national under-20
invitee Valerie Awelewa is drawing comparison
with former Super Falcons forward and female
football legend Mercy Akide.


She is in the list of 30 players called up to camp
by coach Peter Devdevbo ahead of Nigeria’s
campaign at the Under-20 World Cup billed for
Papua New Guinea in November later this year.


Followers of the exploits of the teen forward
revealed to Owngoalnigeria.com , that she is
every inch like Akide, one of the early stars of
female football in Nigeria judging by her
performances for SK Herkenrode.


Aside their similarity in physical appearance and role on the pitch, Valerie has also got an
intimidating record like Akide, who was
nicknamed Marvelous Mercy due to her goal
scoring abilities.


Last season she scored 18 goals to emerge as one of the top scorers of the female game in Belgium, where she is highly respected by watchers of female football.


Valerie will be hoping to make the Nigeria’s team to the World Youth Championship (Fifa U-20 Women world cup) where they are in same group with Spain, Japan and Canada in group B.



Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/09/22/belgium-based-nigeria-invitee-valerie-provoking-memories-of-falcons-legend-mercy-akide/

NFF Announces Kit Numbers : Rasheedat Ajibade 10, Patience Dike 3, Omokwo 9, Ucheibe 4



The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the shirt numbers of the 21 young stars representing the country at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan.
Rivers Angels netminder Chiamaka Nnadozie has been handed the number one jersey, a strong hint that the coaching crew prefer her to be in goal ahead of Christiana Obia and Agatha Thompson when the competition begins.

An influential member of the squad Patience Dike will play with the number three kit, while Christy Ucheibe and Catherine Kenneth will wear the number four and five respectively.

The iconic number ten shirt, normally reserved for the best player in a team, will be worn by Rasheedat Ajibade and Mercy Omokwo will suit up with the number nine.



Shirt Numbers Nigeria U17s 1) Chiamaka Nnadozie 2) Abidemi Ibe 3) Patience Dike 4) Christy Ucheibe 5) Catherine Kenneth 6) Esther Adeboye 7) Peace Efih Oghenebrume Ikekhua 9) Mercy Omokwo 10) Rasheedat Ajibade 11) Arit Itu 12) Akudo Ogbonna 13) Joy Michael 14) Chidinma Okeke 15) Opeyemi Sunday 16) Christiana Obia 17) Folashade Ijamilusi 18) Cynthia Aku 19) Happiness Titus 20) Mary-Ann Ezenagu 21) Agatha Thompson
Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=20541

Prolific Strikers Rasheedat Ajibade, Aku Headline Nigeria 21-Player World Cup Roster


Nigeria U17s coach Bala Nikyu has announced a 21- player for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup that will be staged in Jordan from September 30-October 21, 2016.

An analysis of the roster revealed that 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 3 midfielders and 7 attackers will be on the plane to Amman in the coming days.

Top scorer in the African qualifiers, Rasheedat Ajibade, prolific forward Cynthia Aku, Patience Dike and Peace Efih have a chance to display their wares during the tournament having made the squad list.


The Flamingos open Group C play against Brazil on October 1, before facing off against England and North Korea.


Nigeria 21-Player Squad

Goalkeepers (3) : Chiamaka Nnadozie, Christiana Obia, Agatha Thompson
Defenders ( : Abidemi Ibe, Patience Dike, Catherine Kenneth, Esther Adeboye, Akudo Ogbonna, Joy Michael, Opeyemi Sunday, Happiness Titus
Midfielders (3): Christy Ucheibe, Folashade Ijamilusi, Peace Efih
Strikers (7): Oghenebrume Ikekhua, Mercy Omokwo, Rasheedat Ajibade, Arit Itu, Chidinma Okeke, Cynthia Aku, Mary-Ann Ezenagu

Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=20540

TheSuperNerd:
Prolific Strikers Rasheedat Ajibade, Aku
Headline Nigeria 21-Player World Cup Roster




Nigeria U17s coach Bala
Nikyu has announced a 21-
player for the upcoming FIFA
U-17 Women’s World Cup
that will be staged in Jordan
from September 30-October
21, 2016.


An analysis of the roster
revealed that 3 goalkeepers,
8 defenders, 3 midfielders
and 7 attackers will be on
the plane to Amman in the coming days.


Top scorer in the African qualifiers, Rasheedat
Ajibade, prolific forward Cynthia Aku, Patience
Dike and Peace Efih have a chance to display
their wares during the tournament having made
the squad list.



The Flamingos open Group C play against Brazil
on October 1, before facing off against England
and North Korea.



Nigeria 21-Player Squad


Goalkeepers (3) : Chiamaka Nnadozie, Christiana
Obia, Agatha Thompson

Defenders ( : Abidemi Ibe, Patience Dike,
Catherine Kenneth, Esther Adeboye, Akudo
Ogbonna, Joy Michael, Opeyemi Sunday,
Happiness Titus

Midfielders (3): Christy Ucheibe, Folashade
Ijamilusi, Peace Efih

Strikers (7): Oghenebrume Ikekhua, Mercy
Omokwo, Rasheedat Ajibade, Arit Itu, Chidinma
Okeke, Cynthia Aku, Mary-Ann Ezenagu


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=20540

Three mid-fielders? I'm very sure few mid-fielders would be among the forwards, or which formation will he likely to adopt with this list?

lakesidepapa:



Three mid-fielders? I'm very sure few mid-fielders would be among the forwards, or which formation will he likely to adopt with this list?

I think some of the attackers are also midfielders i.e. Rasheedat Ajibade

CFCman:

I think some of the attackers are also midfielders i.e. Rasheedat Ajibade

Yes, Ajibade is a mid-fielder. Two or three players in the attackers list are also mid-fielders. I watched them playing once, they are great and an offensive team.

What about omidiji? Isn't she included in the squad?

Kennedyiheme:
What about omidiji? Isn't she included in the squad?

Not included

olapluto:
How can Ihezuo and Adeboyejo still play for the U20 team? They've gone to like 3 world cups. Were they 14 years when they started competing?

they are still kids,they were lucky to be discover at a very young age

AIG07:

my concern is d goalkeeping area. Hope our female team local coaches will get t right this time. wishing the girls a better outing.

christy ohiaeriaku who plays in sweden is a very good and experienced goalkeeper

lakesidepapa:
U20 World cup: Nigeria called up 30 players to a training camp.



Nigeria have called up 30 players to a training
camp, ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
in Papua New Guinea in November.
The camp will open in Abuja next week.
The Falconets have been drawn against Japan,
Canada and Spain at the finals, which kicks off
November 13 and ends December 3.
Among those invited are goalkeeper Sandra Chichi,
defenders Ugochi Emenayo, Esther Elijah,
midfielders Joy Bokiri and Tessy Biawho and
forwards Uchenna Kalu, Yetunde Adeboyejo and
Chinaza Uchendu.


FULL LIST:
Sandra Chichi (Sunshine Queens); Patience Kalu
(Rivers Angels); Kemi Famuditi (Confluence
Queens); Chinwendu Ihezuo (BIIK Zazygurt,
Kazakhstan); Yetunde Adeboyejo (Bayelsa Queens);
Ugochi Emenayo (Nasarawa Amazons); Uchenna
Kanu (Orlando Kicks, USA); Chinaza Uchendu
(Nasarawa Amazons); Ogechi Ukwuoma (Delta
Queens).
The list also include Glory Ogbonna (Ibom Queens);
Ginika Ikeh (Nasarawa Amazons); Amarachi Ojinma
(Rivers Angels); Tessy Biahwo (Nasarawa
Amazons); Christy Ohiaeriaku (IFKO Stersund,
Sweden); Mercy Vincent (Confluence Queens); Mary
Ologbosere (Ibom Queens); Aminat Yakubu (Minsk
FC, Belarus); Ihuoma Onyebuchi (Sunshine
Queens); Esther Elijah (Osun Queens); Onyinye
Okeke (Edo Queens).
Others are Joy Bokiri (Bayelsa Queens); Valerie
Awelewa (Genk FC, Belgium); Lilian Atule (Bayelsa
Queens); Adebisi Hameevah (FC Robo); Ekaete
Akpata (Ibom Queens); Shenken Lima (Garden City
Bronc Busters, USA); Fubiana Briggs (Ibom
Queens); Opeyemi Aiyeniberu (Sunshine Queens);
Charity Chetachukwu (Ibom Queens); Bashirat
Amoo (Osun Queens).


dailypost.ng/2016/09/21/30-players-invited-falconets-camp-ahead-fifa-u-20-world-cup/

good list but i will have love to see more professional invited,valerie is good but who is this shenken lima?

enomakos:
good list but i will have love to see more professional invited,valerie is good but who is this shenken lima?

I'm still trying to figure out who she's

enomakos:
good list but i will have love to see more professional invited,valerie is good but who is this shenken lima?

I'm still trying to figure out who she's.