Flamingos Identify Potential U‑17 Women’s World Cup Group Rivals Ahead of Guinea Match

Nigeria’s Flamingos have mapped out their potential pathway to the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, Completesports.com reports.

The tournament draw took place at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich on Thursday.

The Flamingos are now gearing up for their second‑round qualifying match against Guinea.

Guinea will host the first leg in Abidjan on Saturday, while the return fixture is set for Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Saturday, 30 May.

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If the Flamingos defeat Guinea, they will face the winner of the tie between Benin Republic and Sierra Leone in the final qualifying round.

Akeem Busari’s side will occupy CAF Slot 1, which has been placed in Group B, should they qualify for the tournament.

The defending champions Korea DPR, Poland, and tournament debutants Puerto Rico are the other teams in that group.

The 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup will be held in Morocco from 17 October to 7 November, featuring 24 nations across six groups.

2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup Draw

Group A: Morocco, New Zealand, Germany, Argentina

Group B: Korea DPR, Puerto Rico, Poland, CAF 1

Group C: Canada, Brazil, Norway, CAF 2

Group D: Japan, CAF 3, France, Venezuela

Group E: USA, Samoa, CAF 4, China PR

Group F: Spain, Mexico, Australia, Chile

By Adeboye Amosu