Flamingos in perfect run with 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso
Nigeria’s U17 Girls, the Flamingos, continued their impressive run at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso U17 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro on Monday. In a tightly-contested first half, both sides failed to break the deadlock despite creating promising openings. The Flamingos, runners-up […]
In a thrilling match at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, Nigeria's U17 Girls, known as the Flamingos, secured a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso U17 on Monday. In the first half, the match remained goalless as both teams struggled to break the deadlock despite numerous promising chances. The Flamingos, who claimed the inaugural edition of the tournament in Ghana two years ago, dominated possession and pressed high, but their efforts fell short.
The first goal arrived in the 82nd minute, courtesy of Mary Dunstan, who finished well to give the Flamingos the lead. This goal ignited celebrations on the Nigerian bench, shifting the momentum in their favor. Nigeria extended their lead in the dying moments of the game when Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored in added time, sealing the victory and eliminating any doubt.
The 2-0 win saw the Flamingos retain their position at the top of the table with an impressive nine points from three games, maintaining their unbeaten record in the competition. As they prepare for their next fixture, the Flamingos' confidence and momentum continue to grow, solidifying their status as favorites to win the trophy.
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