Flamingos Reach FIFA U-17 World Cup Quarterfinals
Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, secured a place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following a 2-1 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 on Thursday. Head coach Hakeem Busari's team took the lead in the 40th minute when Oluebube Umejiaku scored.
In the 72nd minute, Mary Akpan Dunstan doubled the lead, making it 2-0. Despite a late goal from Mexico's Emily Delgado in the tenth minute of added time, the Flamingos held on to win.
This victory follows a strong performance in the group stage, where they defeated defending champions North Korea 3-1. After the match, the players celebrated on the pitch, with a video of their dancing going viral on social media.
The Flamingos will face Venezuela in the quarterfinals on Sunday, November 1, as they continue their pursuit of the tournament title.
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