Nigeria’s Flamingos will welcome Guinea for the second match of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie on Sunday, May 31, 2026, after a minor tweak to the schedule.
Key takeaways
- The return leg is set for Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Kick-off will be at 4pm at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
- Nigeria carry a strong cushion from the first leg, winning 5-0 in Abidjan.
- Harmony Chidi scored a hat trick in that opening match to help Nigeria take control.
- The team is continuing camp-based preparations with a focus on intensity and discipline.
Return leg venue and kick-off confirmed
Flamingos media officer Erenayo Dorcas Koki said the decisive second-leg encounter will be played at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, with the match starting at 4pm.
Nigeria eye another World Cup appearance after dominant opener
Led by Akeem Busari, Nigeria head into the return fixture on the back of a commanding 5-0 victory over Guinea in Abidjan last week. Harmony Chidi capped a standout performance by netting three goals, a hat trick that ensured Nigeria took firm control of the tie.
Since returning from Abidjan, the Flamingos have remained in camp, working through their preparations for the second match. The technical staff have focused on keeping the team sharp, particularly maintaining intensity and defensive discipline, even with the aggregate advantage already firmly in Nigeria’s favour.
Nigeria, who finished as bronze medallists at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, are aiming to qualify for the global tournament once more. Their recent performances have again underlined their strength at this stage of the qualification process.
For Guinea, the trip to Ikenne presents a difficult challenge, as they must produce an exceptional comeback against one of Africa’s most reliable sides in women’s youth football.
