{
  "id": 16297844,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC: Poland defeat proved turning point for Flamingos – Busari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/2026-u-17-wwc-poland-defeat-proved-turning-point-for-flamingos-busari",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T06:33:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/24/2026-u-17-wwc-poland-defeat-proved-turning-point-for-flamingos-busari/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's head coach Akeem Busari has revealed that their opening loss to Poland at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup acted as a catalyst for change within his team. Despite starting their campaign with a 2-1 defeat, Nigeria went on to secure victories over Puerto Rico and defending champions North Korea, advancing to the Round of 16. Busari acknowledged that the loss to Poland was a significant shock, particularly considering the team's impressive record prior to the tournament. \"The loss to Poland was a shocker. It has been the only match I have lost since I took over this team,\" Busari commented. \"We played over 20 friendly matches without losing and won all four qualifying matches.\"",
  "summary": "Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has revealed that Nigeria’s opening defeat to Poland served as a wake-up call for his team at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria began their campaign with a 2-1 loss to Poland but bounced back in impressive fashion, securing victories over Puerto Rico and defending champions North […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Poland defeat proved turning point for…",
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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."
}