Olowookere has stated that the flammings are aiming for the ultimate oride in the U-17 womens world cup

Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere says the team’s main objective is to win the title at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic.

The Nigerian girls finished third at the last edition of the competition in India.

Olowookere however claimed they want the ultimate prize this time around.

“Our slogan is that we refuse to go back home empty-handed. We must get something back home, whatever it costs.

“Just believe in us; we are going to make you happy, and we are going to bring something back home,” Olowookere said in a short video posted on the Super Falcons X account.

“We are planning and working hard to get the gold for Nigeria. I am so excited today and confident in the Lord.

“We have worked hard, and we believe in God, and we are going to come home with the trophy by the grace of God.”

The Flamingos will open their campaign against New Zealand at the Estadio Cibao Santiago de los Caballeros on Wednesday.

The West Africans will take on Ecuador in their second group game at the same venue three days later.

Their final group game is against hosts Dominican Republic at the Estadio Félix Sánchez, Santo Domingo on Tuesday, October 22.

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