Be Ready To Lose Big - Nigeria's Flamingos Boss Warns Algeria Ahead Of Fifa U17 World Cup Qualifier

Nigeria's U17 women's national team, the Flamingos , are targeting a convincing victory over Algeria in the first leg of their final FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifying tie, says head coach Bankole Olowookere, Soccernet.ng reports .

Coach Olowookere has also urged the Flamingos to maintain focus and intensity, and go all out to dominate their North African opponents.

The first leg will be played on Saturday, 19 April, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, as Nigeria aim to take a firm grip on the tie before the return leg in Algeria next week.

Despite Algeria's growing promise, Nigeria enter this clash as heavy favourites.

The Flamingos are Africa's most successful side at U17 level, having qualified for seven of the eight U17 Women's World Cup tournaments since 2008.