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Rotimi believed Nigeria can become the first African team to win U17 Women's World Cup
Excitement is building around Nigeria's U17 women's national team, the Flamingos, as they gear up for the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.
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Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Zambia with host Morocco will be flying the African flag at the expanded edition of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup scheduled for 17 October to 8 November 2025.
Nigeria, who were quarter-finalists at Dominican Republic 2024, defeated Algeria 4-0 on aggregate.
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Nigeria has a commendable history in the U17 Women's World Cup, with their best achievement being a third-place finish at the 2022 edition in India.
They have also reached the quarter-finals on multiple occasions, including the last edition in Dominican Republic.
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What Muinat Rotimi said
Midfielder Muinat Rotimi has expressed strong belief in the team's potential, stating that Nigeria can become the first African nation to lift the coveted trophy.
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Speaking with confidence, the young star who featured prominently in the U17 World Cup qualifiers told Pulse Sports that the team is united and determined.
"This is football all things are possible with this team," Rotimi reportedly said.
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She continued, "We have the talent, the spirit, and the coaching to go all the way. We are not going to Morocco to participate; we are going there to win."
Rotimi, a key player in the Flamingos' midfield, reflected on the confident mood within the squad, and they aim to make history for African women's football at this level.
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The Nakamura Football Academy product revealed that her target is to continue with her consistency, which will allow her to play for the Super Falcons and for a big club.
She added, "I am on the road to make that come to reality. Consistency is the key."
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"My coach Diego the founder of Nakamura Football Academy, growing up, my coach plays alot of old matches for us in the academy because he needed to throw the game wide for us. I guess Olofinjana is my pick," she added.
The expanded FIFA U17 Women's World Cup matches will take place in the city of Rabat.
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