Flamingos Face Mexico for Quarter-Final Spot in U-17 World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, is set to compete against Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Thursday in Salé, Morocco. This match is crucial for both teams as they vie for a place in the quarter-finals.
The Flamingos secured their knockout stage position by finishing second in Group B, trailing only behind the defending champions North Korea. Mexico also advanced by finishing second in Group F, confirmed by a 1-0 victory over Australia, with Citlalli Reyes scoring the decisive goal.
The Mexican team approaches this match with confidence, having previously won the bronze medal at the 2025 tournament. Nigeria aims to build on their group stage performance, which included a 2-1 loss to Poland, a 2-0 win over Puerto Rico, and a significant 3-1 victory against North Korea, finishing the group stage with six points.
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