Flamingos Triumph at WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup in Cote d’Ivoire
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expressed excitement over the U17 women national team, the Flamingos, winning the 2026 WAFU-B U17 Girls Cup held in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire. The team, under the guidance of Coach Akeem Busari, secured the championship by defeating Togo 4-0 on Sunday morning.
Throughout the tournament, the Flamingos showcased an impressive performance, winning all five matches, scoring a total of 17 goals, and conceding only two. Captain Harmony Chidi scored two penalties in the first half, while Oluebube Umejiaku and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi added goals in the 67th and 90th minutes, respectively.
Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the Acting General Secretary of NFF, praised the players and officials for their achievements and expressed confidence in their potential for success at the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The team, which previously won a bronze medal at the 2022 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, is set to return to Nigeria on Tuesday.
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