Flamingos Beat Mexico 2-1, Advance to U-17 World Cup Quarters
The Nigerian U-17 women’s national team, known as the Flamingos, achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, held on Thursday in Sale, Morocco. The match saw the Flamingos take the lead with a goal from Oluebube Umejiaku after Mexico failed to clear a ball from Esther Stephen.
They doubled their advantage through Mary Dunstan following a cross from Kanyinsola Yusuf. Despite a late goal from Mexico's Emily Delgado in injury time, Nigeria secured the win.
Head Coach Hakeem Busari remarked on the tactical intensity of knockout stage matches, emphasizing the challenges faced by young players. The Flamingos are set to play against Venezuela in the quarter-finals on Sunday, November 1, at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, Pitch 4, Sale, Morocco.
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