Flamingos await World Cup draw as qualification battle intensifies

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, could find out their group-stage opponents for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup later today, provided they successfully complete their qualification campaign for the tournament.

The official draw for both the FIFA U-17 Men’s and Women’s World Cups is scheduled to take place in Zurich during FIFA World Football Week, according to FIFA. The event will determine the group pairings for teams that have already qualified for the competition.

Meanwhile, the Flamingos are fully focused on their upcoming qualification challenge against Guinea.

The first leg of the tie will be played in Conakry this weekend, and the team is aiming to secure a strong result away from home.

Nigeria is hoping to continue its tradition of strong performances at youth level and return to the global stage once again after impressive runs in previous editions of the tournament.

Nigeria is eager to maintain its strong tradition in youth women’s football, having regularly delivered impressive performances in previous editions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Flamingos remain determined and highly motivated to secure qualification once again, with the aim of returning to the global stage and representing the country among the world’s best young teams.