NFF Appoints Akeem Busari Flamingos Head Coach

By Irikefe Oghenetega Victor

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially appointed Coach Akeem Ishola Busari as the new Head Coach of the U17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos.

Busari takes over with immediate effect from April 2, 2026, replacing long-serving coach Bankole Olowookere. The decision was endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee after a strong recommendation from the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee, as the NFF looks to inject fresh ideas and renewed energy into the youth women’s setup.

The highly-experienced Busari currently manages Pacesetter Queens FC, where he has earned a strong reputation for developing young talent and delivering consistent results in the domestic women’s league. His deep understanding of Nigerian women’s football comes from years of hands-on work at grassroots and club levels, where he has been praised for his tactical discipline, structured player development programmes, and ability to turn promising young players into national team prospects.

Olowookere, who guided the Flamingos for many years, successfully led the team to a historic bronze medal at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in India. While his tenure delivered notable success, the NFF believes Busari’s modern approach and proven club-level track record make him the ideal coach to take the Flamingos forward.

Busari’s primary task will be to prepare the team for the qualifiers of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, which will be hosted in Morocco. The NFF is expected to announce the full backroom staff in the coming days as the Flamingos begin a new chapter under his leadership. The appointment has been welcomed by stakeholders in Nigerian women’s football, who view it as a timely boost for the team’s campaign on the continental and global stage.

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