Nigeria U-17 Flamingos Thrash Future Stars ’99 15-0 in Dominant Friendly Display Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Against Benin U17
The Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Football Team called the Flamingos produced yet another ruthless performance, hammering Future Stars ’99 Soccer Academy 15-0 in a preparatory friendly match played on Saturday 27 June 2026, at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State.
Even with significant squad rotation, some key players starting from the bench and others playing fewer than 45 minutes, the Flamingos (Nigeria U-17 women’s national football team) showcased incredible depth and attacking quality.
Match Highlights: Depth and Clinical Finishing
The Flamingos were clinical throughout, with multiple players getting on the scoresheet:
• ⚽⚽⚽ Kindness Ifeanyi 8’, 10’, 29’ (Hat-trick)
• ⚽⚽ Tosin Rafiu 13’, 19’
• ⚽ Queen Joseph 21’
• ⚽ Esther Stephen 26’
• ⚽ Oluwakemi Adegbuyi 45’ (Penalty)
• ⚽⚽ Oluebube Umejiaku 60’, 65’
• ⚽ Destiny Itobore 63’
• ⚽⚽ Precious Oscar 79’, 84’
• ⚽⚽ Tobiloba Sarafa 90+7’, 90+10’
This result takes their goal tally to an astonishing 29 goals across three recent friendlies while keeping a clean sheet in every game.
Building Momentum for the Qualifiers
The coach’s heavy rotation highlights the strength in depth within the squad. Even without their full starting XI on the pitch for long periods, the Flamingos remained clinical and creative.
Upcoming Qualifier:
Nigeria U-17 Flamingos vs Benin U-17
2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
1st Leg: Saturday, 4 July 2026 at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, Ogun State.
This double-header is crucial as only four African teams will qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria enter as strong favourites following their earlier dominant performances.
Positive Outlook
With home advantage in the first leg and this level of firepower across the squad, the Flamingos are in excellent shape. Players like Kindness Ifeanyi, Chidi Harmony, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Queen Joseph, Precious Oscar, Favour Nkwocha, Mary Dunstan, Tobiloba Sarafa among many others continue to impress.
The future of Nigerian women’s football looks incredibly promising with this talented group.
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