{
  "id": 16220480,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC: North Korea coach reacts to defeat against Flamingos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/2026-u-17-wwc-north-korea-coach-reacts-to-defeat-against-flamingos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T19:12:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/2026-u-17-wwc-north-korea-coach-reacts-to-defeat-against-flamingos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Korea head coach Ji Yun-nam expressed disappointment after her team suffered a 3-1 defeat to Nigeria's Flamingos during a recent group game at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Nigerian side, coached by Akeem Busari, won the match with goals scored by Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Olibube Umejiaku, and Kanyinsola Yusuf. Jong Hyang was the only North Korean player to register a goal, scoring from the penalty spot.\n\nDespite both teams earning six points from the group stage, North Korea secured the top position due to their superior goal difference. However, Yun-nam admitted that her players struggled to match the strength of the West African team. She stated, \"Playing against a strong team like Nigeria made me realize how challenging it is to compete at the world level.\" Yun-nam emphasized that her team will work hard for the Round of 16 and strive for a better result in the upcoming matches.",
  "summary": "North Korea head coach Ji Yun-nam has reacted to his team's defeat to the Flamingos of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The defending champions lost 3-1 to Akeem Busari's side in their last group game at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Friday. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Olibube Umejiaku, and Kanyinsola Yusuf were on target […] 2026 U-17 WWC: North Korea coach reacts to defeat against…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "North Korea's diversifying missile arsenal complicates South's defense",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/north-koreas-diversifying-missile-arsenal-complicates-souths-defense",
        "published": "2026-10-23T22:17:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "North Korea's Kim calls for 'military revolution' as he urges stronger army units",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/north-koreas-kim-calls-for-military-revolution-as-he-urges-stronger",
        "published": "2026-10-23T23:50:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}