Nigeria's Flamingos Triumph Over Korea DPR in U-17 World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos achieved a remarkable 3-1 victory over defending champions Korea DPR on Friday, securing their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup held in Morocco. Coached by Akeem Busari, the Flamingos completed their Group B campaign with six points.
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored the opening goal in the 15th minute, followed by Oluebube Umejiaku, who doubled the lead in the 38th minute after receiving a pass from Tosin Rafiu. Kanyinsola Yusuf extended Nigeria's advantage with a superb free-kick in the 56th minute.
Korea DPR managed to reduce the deficit with a goal from Yu Jong Hyang in the 82nd minute. Although Adegbuyi appeared to score a fourth goal in the 88th minute, it was disallowed after a video review identified a foul in the build-up.
The Flamingos had previously lost 2-1 to Poland but rebounded with a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico, finishing the group stage alongside Poland and Korea DPR, all with six points.
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