Nigeria's Flamingos Defeat Puerto Rico to Boost U-17 World Cup Bid

The Flamingos of Nigeria revived their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico in their second Group B match held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco on October 20. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored the first goal in the 25th minute, followed by a second goal from substitute Precious Oscar in the 93rd minute.

This victory marked Nigeria's first three points in the tournament after their 2-1 loss to Poland in the opening match on October 17. Head coach Akeem Busari made tactical adjustments that improved the team's midfield control and defensive organization.

He noted the match was challenging, emphasizing the importance of the result for both teams. Busari praised his players for their composure compared to the previous game, highlighting the significance of psychological preparation.

Following this win, Nigeria has three points from two matches and will face DPR Korea on October 23.