SPECIAL REPORT: Unveiling 21 Brave Girls From Nigeria At 2026 FIFA U-17 WWC Finals (Part 2)

From Harry Awurumibe, Live in Morocco

…..Continued From Yesterday

Oluwakemi Adegbuyi with her Player of the Match Award in Morocco

14- ADEGBUYI, Oluwakemi Funmi, at just 16-years, she is doing great things and the rewards are tumbling in as the rising star has been nominated for the *2026 CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year* award alongside compatriot Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei who is based abroad.

Her profile is long but for want of space, Oluwakemi who was born on March 17, 2010, plays as a forward or winger for the Flamingos and for FC Robo Queens of Lagos but currently on loan with Edo Queens FC.
Her achievements between 2025 and 2026 speaks volume of what an incredible player she is developing into at her tender age. They include being named the 2025/26 NWFL Premiership Player of the Season after scoring 11 goals for FC Robo Queens.
Also, won the WAFU-B CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers with Edo Queens FC and earned the WAFU-B Player of the Tournament award and Best Player of the WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup.
15- OSCAR, Precious Chiemerie, a versatile Flamingos player who plays as a forward and winger was born on October 7, 2009 (age 17) at Njaba Local Government Area, Imo State.
She was one of the players scouted to compete for Nigeria at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and Nigeria U-20 (Falconets) who helped win the CAF Women’s WAFU-B U-20 Girls Cup in Benin Republic and scored key qualification goals (such as against Malawi and Guinea).
Nigeria.
Current Club: Edo Queens FC (joined from Bayelsa Queens FC).
16- OPARA, Onyinyechi Jacklin, who is the second-choice of the Flamingos was born on December 16, 2009 in Imo state, Nigeria. Her excellent performances in the NWFL secured her a place in the junior women’s national team.
Current Club: Delta Queens FC of Asaba.

Oluebube Umejiaku celebrating a goal in a previous match in Morocco

17- UMEJIAKU, Oluebube Jessica (popularly known as Bubbu) is a 16-year-old Flamingos forward who plays for the Owerri-based Heartland Queens FC.

Built in the frame of former Super Falcons captain Desire Ugochi Oparanozie, Oluebube has had standout erformances for Nigeria at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco
She scored key goals during the tournament, including a crucial goal in Nigeria’s 3–1 victory over North Korea and another in a 2–1 win against Mexico.
Known for her high work rate, strength, ability to shield and hold up the ball, and decisive attacking instincts, Oluebube holds the key to unlock  opponent’s goalmouths.
18- SARAFA, Sakirat Tobiloba, who plays as a midfielder and winger for Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, and domestic club Remo Stars Ladies, was born in the South West of Nigeria on July 4, 2009.
She was a key part of the Flamingos squad that successfully won the WAFU-B U-17 tournament held in Côte d’Ivoire in September 2026.
19- YUSUF, Kanyinsola Rodiat, a 16-year-old Flamingos’ defender has scored 2 goals during the group stage on the World Cup including a crucial superb free-kick/strike in the 56th minute against North Korea to help seal Nigeria’s qualification for the Round of 16.
She has also won the *Player of the Match Award* after a standout performance in Nigeria’s 3–1 victory over defending champions North Korea (Korea DPR).
Current Club: FC Robo Queens of Lagos.
20- AKANJI, Kaosarat  Ayo, is Flamingos’ defender and midfielder at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. She was born in the South West region of Nigeria on April 7, 2011.
But the 15 years old who started her club career with DreamStar Ladies and joined Remo Stars Ladies in November 2025 has distinguished herself as she was selected to help Nigeria following her performances at the last WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup where she scored a notable long-range/free-kick goal in the 87th minute during Nigeria’s 4–2 victory against Ghana’s Black Maidens.
She is recognized as one of the youngest players in the squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
21– FELIX, Mercy Imole,  Felix, who serves as the No.3 goalkeeper for Flamingos at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco was born on December 26, 2010 and has a height 1.59 cm (5’3″). She plays domestic football with none league club called Obosa FA in Nigeria.
NIGERIA 21 PLAYERS IN MOROCCO:
1- GK IJIRIGHO Jane Bubemi, 31/08/2009
Club: Nasarawa Amazons FC
2-DF ADESUYI Elizabeth Success  08/03/2010
Club: Pacesetter Queens FC
3- DF ODUNTAN Azeezat Adesewa  10/07/2009
Club: FC Robo Queens
4- MF ROTIMI Muinat Ayomide  25/03/2009
Club: Nakamura Academy
5- DF SUNDAY Ohunene Opeyemi  22/08/2010
Club:Nasarawa Amazons FC
6-DF OPARANMEGWA Pattra Chidera  07/06/2009
Club: Bayelsa Queens FC
7-FW JOSEPH Queen 24/11/2009
Club: Fosla Academy
8- MF DUNSTAN Mary Akpan 01/11/2010
Club: Bayelsa Queens FC
9- FW CHIDI Chidera Chidera Harmony 21/10/2009
Club: Bayelsa Queens FC
10-MF NKWOCHA Favour Chiamaka  27/04/2009
Club:FC Robo Queens
11- MF BASHIRU Awawu Adeola  30/03/2010
Club:Confluence Queens FC
12- MF RAFIU Tosin Eguono 08/06/2010
Club: FC Robo Queens
13 -DF STEPHEN Esther Enne 29/03/2010
Club: Unification FC
14-FW ADEGBUYI Oluwakemi Oluwaseyifunmi  17/03/2010
Club: FC Robo Queens
15- MF OSCAR Precious Chiemerie  07/10/2009
Club: Edo Queens FC
16-GK OPARA Onyinyechi Jacklin 16/12/2009
Club: Delta Queens FC
17- FW UMEJIAKU Oluebube Jessica 01/05/2010
Club: Heartland Queens FC
18- FW SARAFA Sakirat Sakirat Tobiloba  04/07/2009
Club: Remo Stars Ladies FC
19- DF YUSUF Kanyinsola Rodiat Kanyinsola 31/01/2010
Club: FC Robo Queens
20- MF AKANJI Kaosarat Kaosarat Ayomiposi 07/04/2011
Club: Dream Star Ladies
21-GK FELIX Mercy Mercy Imole  26/12/2010
Club: Obosa FA.

……Conclusion……

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