NFF's Dr Ikpeme Motivates Flamingos Ahead of Mexico Clash
On October 29, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), visited the Nigeria U17 girls' team, the Flamingos, during their training session in Rabat. He encouraged the players to put their recent victory over Korea DPR behind them and concentrate on their next challenge against Mexico in the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The match is crucial as it offers a chance to advance to the quarter-finals. Ikpeme reminded the team of their previous encounter with Mexico during the 2014 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, where they won 3-0.
Head Coach Hakeem Busari advised the players to forget past group stage successes and prepare for the intensity of knockout football. The full squad of 21 players is available, with key players like goalkeeper Jane Ijirigho and defenders Azeezat Oduntan, Ohunene Sunday, Esther Stephen, and Kanyinsola Rodiat Yusuf expected to start.
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