Faith Oriyomi Omilana is a Nigerian footballer who served as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, known as the Flamingos.
Early life Faith Oriyomi Omilana was born on 1 December 2005 in Nigeria. She developed an early interest in football and showed particular aptitude as a goalkeeper. Her skills and commitment to the sport led to her progression through youth development systems, eventually earning her a place in the Nigeria women's national under-17 football team, commonly known as the Flamingos, where she served as the team's first-choice goalkeeper.
International career 2022 FIFA U‑17 Women's World Cup In the 2022 FIFA U‑17 Women's World Cup held in India, Omilana was confirmed as Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper in the official 21-player squad. She played in the quarter‑final match against the United States. After a 1–1 draw in regulation time, Omilana made several crucial saves including two during the penalty shootout to help the Flamingos advance to their first-ever semifinal at the competition. In the third place match against Germany, Omilana continued her strong form, saving a decisive penalty in the shootout to secure Nigeria's first-ever bronze medal in the tournament.
Honours Intercontinental FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Third place: (2022)
Continental African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women Winners: 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 & 2016
African U-17 Cup of Nations for Women record African U-17 Cup of Nations for WomenAppearances: 6YearRoundPosition2008Champions1st4211842010Qualified for World Cup1st2200712012Qualified for World Cup1st44001212013Qualified for World Cup1st------2016Qualified for World Cup1st44001602018Second round2nd4040332022Qualified for World Cup1st4310702024Qualified for World Cup1st6510252Total8/87 titles2824718913
Head-to-head record The following table shows Nigeria's head-to-head record in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
OpponentWin %Total
See also Nigeria women's national football team Nigeria women's national under-20 football team
References
External links Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)