Busari: From Pacesetter Queens To U-17 Women’s World Cup-Winning Coach

When the Nigeria Football Federation appointed Hakeem (Akeem Ishola) Busari as head coach of the Flamingos on April 2, 2026, he was in charge of Pacesetter Queens FC of Ibadan. Seven months and five days later, he became a world champion.
Busari led Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team to a 2-1 victory over Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday, November 7, 2026 — giving Nigeria its first title in the competition and making the country the first African nation to win it.
Flamingos Make History, Beat Japan To Win Maiden U-17 Women’s World Cup Title

The appointment
Busari replaced Bankole Olowookere, who had spent several years with the F...