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/
The Nigerian U-17 women's national football team, nicknamed the Flamingos, will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, set to take place in Salé, Morocco on Thursday. Both teams are vying for a spot in the quarter-finals. The Flamingos, who secured their place after finishing second in Group B, will face a confident Mexico, who won the bronze medal in the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Nigeria's coach, Akeem Busari, will aim to guide his team to overcome Mexico's strengths and secure a place in the last eight. The match, scheduled for 3 p.m. local time, will be held at the Women's Football Complex in Morocco.
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