The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Azerbaijan 2012 is shaping up to be a memorable event when it kicks-off this weekend and the Flamingoes are not leaving anything to chance in their quest to clinch the title.

The team took time to practice set pieces and the coaches are leaving nothing to chance in bolstering the squad for glory. 

Ace sports journalist, Mitchell Obi who arrived Azerbaijan Thursday, took time off his busy schedule to accompany the Flamingoes to training.

Task

Before training started, he addressed the girls and tasked them to go all out for glory when the tournament begins

-Seeing you girls, your youthfulness touches me. I believe you have what it takes to make Nigeria proud and I indulge you to hold nothing back but go for glory.

-We are all solidly behind you and the country as a whole wish you well. Let no team stand in your way in your quest for triumph here.

The difference

-The first time Nigeria won a trophy, it was the U- 17 men, so please make the difference and be the first female U-17 to win another trophy for Nigeria.

-Nigeria is set to celebrate with winners so please just do this and write your name in gold and make history, advised Obi.

Flamingoes play their first match on Saturday against Canada by 5:00pm local time which is 1:00pm Nigeria time.

GOOD LUCK 9ja...Mod help move this to the FP

Go flamingoes! Do us proud.

wish them luck

All the best to them!

Isn't under 17 the one that just got concluded that the US won?

Another tournament we would be sending over-age players

I prefer to hear the scores, I can't watch match that will make me vomit the small kunu wei I drink this morning.

Go and make our nation proud, kids........ All da best.

omar22: Another tournament we would be sending over-age players

. Around 25yrs.

They should try and do nice. They 9ja girls are very serious this day more than men. I will support them

Hope to see some games

The Flamingoes rounded off their training tour of Portugal on a high as they strounced Portugal female League champions, Primeitro De Dezembro 4-0. I guess they will deliver more than their under 20 sisters due to this result

Is this article about the flamingos or Mitchell Obi?

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pek: Is this article about the flamingos or Mitchell Obi?

Ιѕ all αвσυт flamingoes, just that †ђξ article tagged mitchell obi...

lakeside025:
Ιѕ all αвσυт flamingoes, just that †ђξ article tagged mitchell obi...

then you know nothing about reporting! This article is more about Mitchell Obi visiting the flamingoes's camp.

pek: then you know nothing about reporting! This article is more about Mitchell Obi visiting the flamingoes's camp.

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Wether over or under age is not my concern all we need is wining up naija joor ndi iwu ji ala esi ime.

afam4eva: Isn't under 17 the one that just got concluded that the US won?

Afam am supprised at ur questn. It means u dn't follow internatnal football.

Mikel,thanks for the words of encouragement.We wish them well.

Syenite: Afam am supprised at ur questn. It means u dn't follow internatnal football.

There are too many competitions, so it makes it difficult to keep tab on all of'em.

Best of luck! We will be supporting you! off-and-on-line!

omar22: Another tournament we would be sending over-age players

do u want to compare them to your dwarf sisters?

the canadians will surely fall...up naija

Yeah, now lets see if Nigerians are indeed in every countries.
Azerbaijan?!! lets see the number of naija supporters.

Go Go girls.

Capitalise on ur youthfulness and achieve great feat