NIGERIAN U-17 WOMEN TEAM FLAMINGOS, SPANKS NEW ZEALAND 4:0.
Written by AIGBOKHAEBHO OKHUELEIGBE on October 14, 2022
Flamingos of Nigeria have secured their first win at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women’s World cup in India.
Having lost their first game by 2-1 against Germany, the match against New Zealand was a must-win for the Flamingos of Nigeria to stand a chance of qualifying for the next round of the U17 Women’s World cup.
Two goals in each half by Bello and Usani in the first and two beautiful finishes from Afolabi and Edidiong earned the girls their first three points.
Flamingos are currently top of group B and with five goals scored and two goals conceded, their next opponent in the final group game on monday, Chile, will lock horns against European Champions Germany later today 3.30 Nigerian time.
Nigeria vs Chile Match will be played at 12 pm Nigerian time on Monday.