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  "id": 17103566,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat Mexico 2-1 to reach quarter-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-beat-mexico-2-1-to-reach-quarter-finals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T18:01:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/29/2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-beat-mexico-2-1-to-reach-quarter-finals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's Flamingos advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1. Mexico took an early lead in the Round of 16 match, but the Flamingos gradually gained control and scored their first goal in the 45th minute. They dominated the second half, putting Mexico under pressure and eventually securing their victory. The winning goal came in the 71st minute when Mary Dunstan scored with a powerful strike, followed by Emily Delgado's consolation goal late in the game. The Flamingos will now face Venezuela in the quarter-finals, with a chance to reach the semi-finals and a spot in the finals.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s Flamingos have secured a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after edging Mexico 2-1. Mexico made a bright start to the Round of 16 encounter but struggled to break down Nigeria’s resolute defence. The Flamingos gradually grew into the game and took the lead five minutes before […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat Mexico 2-1 to reach quarter-finals",
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      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat Mexico, set up Quarter-Final clash with Venezuela",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/u-17-wwc-flamingos-beat-mexico-set-up-quarter-final-clash-with",
        "published": "2026-10-29T18:31:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos defeat Mexico to book quarter-final spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/u-17-womens-world-cup-flamingos-defeat-mexico-to-book-quarter-final",
        "published": "2026-10-29T19:38:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "U-17 women’s world cup: Flamingos beat Mexico to reach quarter final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/u-17-womens-world-cup-flamingos-beat-mexico-to-reach-quarter-final",
        "published": "2026-10-29T20:32:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}