Nigeria’s Flamingos have their squad numbers and player positions confirmed for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Nigerian squad features 21 players across four departments: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards, as the team prepares to represent the country at the global tournament.

Below is the complete list of Nigeria’s players, their positions and jersey numbers.

Nigeria (NGA)

Goalkeepers: 

1 Jane Ijirigho

16 Onyinyechi Opara

21 Mercy Felix

Defenders: 

2 Elizabeth Adesuyi

3 Azeezat Oduntan

5 Ohunene Sunday

6 Pattra Oparanmegwa

13 Esther Stephen

19 Rodiat Yusuf

20 Kaosarat Akanji

Midfielders: 

4 Muinat Rotimi

8 Mary Dunstan

10 Favour Nkwocha

11 Awawu Bashiru

12 Tosin Rafiu

15 Precious Oscar

Forwards: 

7 Queen Joseph

9 Chidera Harmony Chidi

14 Oluwakemi Adegbuyi

17 Oluebube Umejiaku

18 Sakirat Sarafa

The Flamingos will be aiming to make a strong impression at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup as they seek to build on Nigeria’s history of competitive performances at the tournament.