Head Coach Bankole Olowookere, who famously led the team to a historic bronze medal at the 2022 edition, has named his final 21-player squad, expressing confidence that this "Class of 2025" has the potential to surpass the previous achievement.
The squad features a blend of talent from across the Nigerian domestic league, including key players like attacking midfielder Shakirat Moshood (Bayelsa Queens), goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu (Bayelsa Queens), defender Jumai Adebayo (Rivers Angels), and forward Queen Joseph (Fosla Academy).
The contingent touched down in Morocco's commercial capital on Wednesday, immediately transitioning into their final phase of pre-tournament acclimatization ahead of the competition proper, which will be hosted across the Rabat metropolitan area.
Full 21-Player Squad for Morocco 2025
Coach Olowookere's final selection to represent Nigeria at the biggest-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (featuring 24 teams for the first time) is as follows:
| Position | Player Name | Club |
| Goalkeepers | Elizabeth Boniface | Abia Angels |
| Onyinyechi Opara | Imo Strikers | |
| Sylvia Echefu | Bayelsa Queens | |
| Defenders | Hannah Ibrahim | Remo Stars Ladies |
| Jumai Adebayo | Rivers Angels | |
| Azeezat Oduntan | FC Robo | |
| Christiana Sunday | Imo Strikers | |
| Nofisat Tijani | Youthful Talent 99 | |
| Fatimoh Shuaib | Nasarawa Amazons | |
| Midfielders | Shakirat Moshood | Bayelsa Queens |
| Muinat Rotimi | Nakamura Football Academy | |
| Shavih Istifanus | Youth Arise Academy | |
| Zainab Raji | Dannaz FC | |
| Waliat Rotimi | Nakamura Football Academy | |
| Ayomide Abubakar | Onimarg FC | |
| Forwards | Kaosarat Olanrewaju | Ayishat Yusuf Academy, Lagos |
| Mariam Yahaya | FC Robo | |
| Queen Joseph | Fosla Academy | |
| Tabitha Terlumu | Braavos, Edo | |
| Precious Nwachukwu | Imo Strikers | |
| Chisom Nwachukwu | Rivers Angels |
Group D Challenge and Match Schedule
The Flamingos have been placed in Group D and will face a formidable challenge against North American powerhouse Canada, former champions France, and tournament debutants Samoa.
Nigeria’s group stage fixtures, all to be played in the city of Sale, are as follows (all times are in Nigerian Time):
• Match 1: Nigeria vs. Canada
- Date: Sunday, October 19th
- Kickoff: 8:00 p.m.
- Venue: Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2)
• Match 2: Nigeria vs. France
- Date: Wednesday, October 22nd
- Kickoff: 8:00 p.m.
- Venue: Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 1)
• Match 3: Samoa vs. Nigeria
- Date: Saturday, October 25th
- Kickoff: 5:00 p.m.
- Venue: Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 3)
The team is expected to intensify its preparations in the coming days, including high-profile friendly matches, as they fine-tune strategies for their opening match against Canada. The ambition of securing a place in the knockout stages and making a push for the final remains the driving force for Coach Olowookere and his determined squad.