Flamingos Schedule Local Friendlies Before U-17 World Cup Qualifier

The Nigeria Flamingos are set to face local teams Generation Next and Nazareth Queens this weekend to sharpen their skills.

These exhibition matches are key components of their training for the upcoming 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying series against Guinea.

Both encounters will take place at the Gold Project Pitch in Abuja, with games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

Head coach Akeem Busari recently called up 36 athletes for the opening phase of camp, with the squad currently based at the Serob Legacy Hotel in Abuja.

The qualifying matchup begins with an away leg in Conakry, Guinea, set for May 22-24. The return match will be hosted in Nigeria on May 30.