NFF Appoints Akeem Busari As Head Coach Of U17 Girls, Flamingos

NFF Appoints Akeem Busari As Head Coach Of U17 Girls, Flamingos

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of Coach Akeem Ishola Busari as the Head Coach of the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari comes into the job with robust experience and deep understanding of women’s football terrain, and replaces Coach Bankole Olowookere who has been with the Flamingos for many years, includi…

Who is Akeem Busari, the new Flamingos coach tasked with World Cup qualification - Soccernet NG

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Akeem Ishola Busari as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 girls’ team, the Flamingos, Soccernet.ng reports. Busari's appointment, confirmed on April 2, 2026, marks the start of a new chapter for one of Africa’s most successful youth sides. He takes over from Bankole Olowookere, who led the team to a historic bronze medal at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. That success raised expectations ar…

NFF Appoints Akeem Busari as Head Coach of U17 Girls

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed a recommendation by the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointment of Coach Akeem Ishola Busari as the Head Coach of the U17 Girls National Team, Flamingos. Busari comes into the job with robust experience and a deep understanding of women’s football terrain, and […]

Akeem Busari Appointed New Flamingos Head Coach in NFF Reshuffle

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Akeem Busari as the new head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos. Busari replaces Bankole Olowookere, who oversaw a period of notable growth and development for the team during his tenure. Prior to his appointment, Busari managed Pacesetters Queens, where he built a reputation for nurturing young talents and fostering competitive football at the domestic level. The appo…