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