Nigeria vs Korea DPR U17: Oluebube Umejiaku Starts as Captain Harmony Chidi Is Named Among Substitutes
Oluebube Umejiaku earns a starting place as Chidi Harmony begins on the bench for Nigeria’s Flamingos against Korea DPR at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria’s Flamingos have named their starting XI for their Group B clash against defending champions Korea DPR at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with Oluebube Umejiaku earning a place in the attack and captain Harmony Chidi named among the substitutes.
Head coach Akeem Busari has selected Jane Ijirigho in goal, with Azeezat Oduntan, Ohunene Sunday, Esther Stephen and Kanyinsola Yusuf forming the defensive line.
Mary Dunstan, Favour Nkwocha and Tosin Rafiu are named in midfield, while Queen Joseph, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Umejiaku lead Nigeria’s attacking options.
Chidi, who captains the Flamingos, will be available from the bench as Nigeria take on a Korea DPR side that has won both of its opening Group B matches.
Nigeria Starting XI vs Korea DPR
Goalkeeper: Jane Ijirigho
Defenders: Azeezat Oduntan, Ohunene Sunday, Esther Stephen, Kanyinsola Yusuf
Midfielders: Mary Dunstan, Favour Nkwocha, Tosin Rafiu
Forwards: Queen Joseph, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube Umejiaku
Nigeria Substitutes
Onyinyechi Opara, Mercy Felix, Elizabeth Adesuyi, Pattra Oparanmegwa, Muinat Rotimi, Awawu Bashiru, Precious Oscar, Kaosarat Akanji, Chidera Chidi Harmony, Sakirat Sarafa.
Korea DPR Starting XI
Goalkeeper: Kim Son Gyong
Defenders: Pak Kyong Ryong, Ri Pok Rim
Midfielders: Eh Chong Gum, Ri Ui Gyong, Ri Kyong Im, Ri Ye Rim, Kim Ju Gyong
Forwards: Yu Jong Hyang, Song Won Yong, Kim Won Sim
Korea DPR Substitutes
Ri Su Jong, Hong Ryu Mi, Kim So Yon, Ri Hyo Yang, Ri Yu Song, Jo Ryong Yong, Kim Nam Mi, Uh Yon Chong, So Ye Rim, Won Sol Gyong.
A Crucial Group B Encounter
Korea DPR enter the match as defending champions and have scored 12 goals across their first two group games. Their attacking threats include Kim Won Sim and Yu Jong Hyang, who have each scored four goals in the tournament so far.
Nigeria will be looking for a positive result to strengthen their hopes of reaching the Round of 16. The Flamingos began their campaign with a 2–1 defeat to Poland before responding with a 2–0 victory over Puerto Rico.
The final Group B fixtures also include Poland against Puerto Rico, meaning the results of both matches will determine the final group standings.
Match Details
Fixture: Nigeria U-17 vs Korea DPR U-17
Competition: 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Stage: Group B
Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex, Rabat, Morocco
Date: Friday, 23 October 2026 (4pm Nigerian Time)
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