2026 U-17 WWC: Poland defeat proved turning point for Flamingos – Busari
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has revealed that Nigeria’s opening defeat to Poland served as a wake-up call for his team at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria began their campaign with a 2-1 loss to Poland but bounced back in impressive fashion, securing victories over Puerto Rico and defending champions North […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Poland defeat proved turning point for…
Nigeria's head coach Akeem Busari has revealed that their opening loss to Poland at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup acted as a catalyst for change within his team. Despite starting their campaign with a 2-1 defeat, Nigeria went on to secure victories over Puerto Rico and defending champions North Korea, advancing to the Round of 16.
Busari acknowledged that the loss to Poland was a significant shock, particularly considering the team's impressive record prior to the tournament. "The loss to Poland was a shocker. It has been the only match I have lost since I took over this team," Busari commented. "We played over 20 friendly matches without losing and won all four qualifying matches."
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