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Flamingos: Nigeria to Face Canada, France, and Samoa at 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Nigeria's Flamingos Set to Face Canada, France, and Samoa at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Nigeria's Flamingos Set to Face Canada, France, and Samoa at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
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Nigeria's national U-17 women's team known as the Flamingos are gearing up for a challenging campaign at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, scheduled to take place in November in Morocco.

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The Flamingos defeated Algeria 4-0 on aggregate to qualify for the tournament in Morocco.

The Flamingos have been drawn into a competitive group alongside Canada, France, and debutants Samoa to make a mark in this expanded 24-team tournament.

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The Flamingos have established themselves as a formidable force in youth women's football.

Their most recent notable performance came in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, where they advanced to the quarterfinals.

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2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Groups

The 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup features 24 teams divided into six groups, with the top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 16.

Group A: Morocco, Brazil, Italy, Costa Rica

Group B: North Korea, Mexico, Cameroon, Netherlands

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Group C: USA, Ecuador, China, Norway

Group D: Nigeria, Canada, France, Samoa

Group E: Spain, Colombia, Korea Republic, Ivory Coast

Group F: Japan, New Zealand, Zambia, Paraguay

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This diverse draw pits the Flamingos against a mix of seasoned competitors and emerging nations, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament.

The countdown to November is on, and all eyes will be on Nigeria's young stars as they aim to soar to new heights in Morocco.

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