Flamingos Arrive in Rabat Ahead of Poland Clash at 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their opening match against Poland at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The team, led by head coach Akeem Busari, travelled to the Moroccan capital on Tuesday after completing their final training session in Casablanca on Monday night.
Following their arrival, the Nigerian players held a light training session to continue preparations for Saturday’s crucial Group B encounter.
The Flamingos are accommodated at the Complexe Sportif Feminin as they fine-tune their preparations for the tournament.
Nigeria will face Poland at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 4, on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
The opening fixture presents an important opportunity for the Nigerian youngsters to begin their World Cup campaign on a positive note and build momentum for the remaining group matches.
After the Poland encounter, the Flamingos will take on DPR Korea and Puerto Rico in Group B as they battle for a place in the knockout stage.
Nigeria will be hoping to make a strong impression at the competition, with the team’s preparations in Morocco expected to play a crucial role in their quest for success.
The Flamingos have previously demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level of youth women’s football and will be determined to deliver another impressive performance on the global stage.
With their arrival in Rabat, attention now turns to Saturday’s showdown against Poland, as Nigeria begin their pursuit of a successful campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
