Akeem Busari Urges Flamingos to Respect Venezuela in U-17 Clash

Akeem Busari, the head coach of Nigeria's Flamingos, has warned his team to avoid underestimating Venezuela as they prepare for their quarter-final match in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The match is scheduled for November 1 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 4 in Rabat, Morocco.

The Flamingos secured their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory over Mexico in the round-of-16 match held in Salé. Venezuela advanced to this stage after defeating Germany, a strong contender, with a score of 1-0.

Busari acknowledged the quality of the Venezuelan team and emphasized the importance of approaching the match with the right mentality, stating that every team in the competition is a contender. He expressed confidence in his team's abilities while recognizing that the outcome would be determined over the course of the match.