U-17 WWC: Busari reveals how Flamingos recovered from Poland shock
Busari, who took charge of the team in April, reflected on the progress made under his leadership, the disappointment of losing to Poland, and the need for his players to maintain their belief as they pursue their ambitions at the tournament The post U-17 WWC: Busari reveals how Flamingos recovered from Poland shock appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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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