Mariam Yahaya
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 9, 2010 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Adamawa Queens F.C. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Adamawa Queens | ||
| National team | |||
| 2024 | Nigeria women's national under-17 football team | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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Mariam Yahaya (born on 9 June,2010) is a Nigerian football player who plays as a forward. She has played in the Nigeria women's national under-17 ( also know as Flamingos) and has also plays in the club football in the Nigeria Women Football League.[1][2][3]
Early life
Mariam Yahaya was born in Nigeria and her passion for football began at an early age. She started playing for grassroots football programs and youth teams including the Edo-based side Fortress Ladies, where she gained recognition for performing as a young striker. Her development through youth football helped her gain attention from national team selectors and Nigerian football administrators involved in youth talent development.[4]
Club career
Yahaya has played club football in the Nigeria Women Football League and has joined in several football competitions mentioned in Nigerian sports media. She has appeared for clubs including FC Robo in the NWFL. She has notable individual performances in the league, she scored in a match where FC Robo defeated Rivers Angels 3–0, contributing to the club’s push for qualification for the league’s Super Six playoffs. She also scored a hat-trick in a match where Robo Queens won over Benue Queens.[5][6]
International career
She has played for the Nigeria women's national under-17 football team (Flamingos). She was mentioned in the squad selected by coach Bankole Olowookere for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Before the tournament, she scored a hat-trick in a friendly match against Paraguay as the Flamingos prepared for the competition.She also played in a domestic youth competitions involving the national team, and in the football event at the National Sports Festival were she scored the winning goal for the Flamingos[3][7][8]
Playing Style
Yahaya plays as a forward and is known for her ability to score goals. She has been mentioned in the Nigerian sports media for her effectiveness in attacking positions, especially during youth international matches and domestic league fixtures.[7]
References
- ↑ "Mobile livescore - m.Flashscore.com.ng football scores". www.flashscore.com.ng. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Flamingos' coach unveils squad for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | Western Post". 2025-10-09. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Amosu, Adeboye (2025-10-09). "2025 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Coach Olowookere Unveils Final Squad". Complete Sports. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Reporter, Our (2025-10-11). "Enabulele Celebrates Fortress Ladies Star, Mariam Yahaya, on FIFA U-17 World Cup Selection". SportsDay Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Amosu, Adeboye (2025-04-09). "NWFL: FC Robo End Rivers Angels Unbeaten Streak, Edo Queens Pip Remo Stars". Complete Sports. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Adebayo, Olusola (2025-03-26). "NWFL: Ajakaye, Mariam Make History with Hat-tricks as Robo Queens Thrash Benue Queens in Lagos". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Abe, Olamide (2025-10-15). "Yahaya hat-trick lifts Flamingos to pre-World Cup victory". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Amosu, Adeboye (2025-05-23). "NSF 2024 Football: Flamingos Pip Team Abia, Book Semi-Final Spot". Complete Sports. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
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