Nigeria's Flamingos Suffer 1-0 Defeat to France in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Nigerian U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, faced a 1-0 defeat against France in the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Despite a determined performance, a late goal by France's Maïssa Fathallah sealed Nigeria's fate.
Coach Bankol Olowookere's side showed promise but failed to convert chances. The loss places Nigeria at the bottom of Group D with no points.
The team will now face Samoa in their final group game with hopes of advancing to the knockout stage as one of the best third-place teams.
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