Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, for their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against South Africa.
The team and their officials landed at the OR Tambo International Airport in the early hours of Thursday, gearing up for the crucial second-round, first-leg match.
The encounter is scheduled to take place at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday. The reverse fixture will be held a week later at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Nigeria.
The aggregate winner of the two-legged tie will advance to the final qualifying round for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted by Morocco later this year.
DAILY MENTOR reports that the Flamingos are aiming to secure their place in the global tournament, with the upcoming matches against South Africa serving as a critical step in their qualification journey. Fans and stakeholders are optimistic about the team’s chances as they prepare to showcase their talent on the international stage.