U-17 women’s world cup: Flamingos beat Mexico to reach quarter final
Nigeria scored once in each half to defeat Mexico 2-1 and reach the quarter finals at the ongoing Under-17 women’s World Cup in Morocco on Thursday. The Flamingos got the better of the Mexicans at the Mohammed VI Football Complex thanks to goals by Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dustan, both players pouncing on defensive errors […]
In a thrilling Under-17 women's World Cup match, Nigeria's Flamingos secured a 2-1 victory over Mexico, advancing to the quarter-finals. The teams were evenly matched, but Nigeria emerged victorious thanks to goals by Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Dustan. The first goal came in the 40th minute when a defensive error allowed Umejiaku to take advantage of the situation.
Dustan sealed the win with a well-placed shot in the 89th minute, despite Mexico's goalkeeper Ania Lopez making a crucial mistake. Mexico managed to score a consolation goal in added time by Emily Delgado, but it was not enough to overturn the result. This win marks the fifth time Nigeria has reached the quarter-finals at the tournament, a first since 2024. Nigeria will face Venezuela in the quarter-final on November 1.
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