Nigeria vs Egypt: Coach pick 20 players for another crucial qualifiers in Abuja
Both teams clash at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Sunday, 17th April with the return leg to take place in Cairo on Friday, 30th April.
The Nigeria U-17 Women's team Head Coach Olowookere Bankole has picked 20 players to battle Egypt’s U17 girls in this weekend's qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup to be staged in India.
The Flamingoes as the Nigeria U-17 Women's team are called are seeking to eliminate the North Africans and reach the final round of African qualifiers for this year's FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Both teams clash at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Sunday, 17th April with the return leg to take place in Cairo on Friday, 30th April.
The winner on aggregate will tango with the winner of the fixture between Ethiopia and South Africa for a place at this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will be staged in India, 11th - 30th October.
The list released Thursday is comprised of two goalkeepers, seven defenders, four midfielders and seven forwards.
Goalkeepers: Faith Omilana, Linda Jiwuaku
Defenders: Blessing Sunday, Comfort Folorunsho, Tumininu Adeshina, Olamide Oyinlola, Omamuzo Edafe, Miracle Usani, Confidence Nwoha
Midfielders: Blessing Emmanuel, Taiwo Afolabi, Chidera Okenwa, Joy Igbokwe
Forwards: Aminat Bello, Mercy Itimi, Alvine Da-Zossu, Anastasia Atume, Opeyemi Ajakaiye, Yetunde Ayantosho, Adaobi Okah
