U-17 World Cup: Flamingos eye quarter-final place against Mexico
Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Flamingos, will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, battling for a quarter-final spot. Read More: https://punchng.com/u-17-world-cup-flamingos-eye-quarter-final-place-against-mexico/
Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, will compete against Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, taking place in Salé on Thursday. Both teams are vying for a quarter-final spot. Nigeria secured their spot in the knockout stage by finishing second in Group B, while Mexico advanced with a second-place finish in Group F. The Nigerian squad will aim to replicate their impressive form from Group B, where they won a 2-1 match against Poland and a 3-1 victory over North Korea, finishing with six points.
Mexico, meanwhile, will look to capitalize on their 1-0 victory over Australia, scored by Citlalli Reyes, to advance to the quarter-finals. With the quarter-final berth up for grabs, coach Akeem Busari will need to prepare the team to handle Mexico's strengths while capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
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