{
  "id": 16228034,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat North Korea to secure Round of 16 spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-beat-north-korea-to-secure-round-of-16-spot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-beat-north-korea-to-secure-round-of-16-spot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's Flamingos secured their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after a convincing 3-1 win over defending champions North Korea in their final group-stage match. Despite North Korea's strong start, the Flamingos took the lead in the 25th minute through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi's second goal of the tournament. The Nigerian team capitalized on their pressure, extending their lead to 2-0 just before halftime. Kanyisola Yusuf added a third goal four minutes into the second half to secure a comfortable lead. North Korea managed to pull one back with a penalty in the 82nd minute, but the Flamingos held on to claim the victory and advance to the knockout stage of the competition.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after recording an impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea in their final group-stage match. Despite North Korea’s dominance in the opening exchanges, the Flamingos took the lead in the 25th minute through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat North Korea to…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Flamingos stun champions North Korea 3-1 to reach U-17 World Cup last 16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/flamingos-stun-champions-north-korea-3-1-to-reach-u-17-world-cup-last",
        "published": "2026-10-23T18:33:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos stun North Korea, reach Round of 16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/fifa-u17-womens-world-cup-nigerias-flamingos-stun-north-korea-reach",
        "published": "2026-10-23T21:08:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}