Nigeria U-17 Women’s team made a bold statement at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Ecuador in their second Group A match on Saturday night at Estadio Cibao, Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
Bankole Olowookere’s side dominated the match from start to finish, showcasing their attacking prowess and sealing their spot as the first team to reach the tournament’s quarter-finals, having collected six points from two matches.
Shakirat Moshood Shines
Shakirat Moshood was the star of the night, scoring a brace. She opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a composed penalty and capped off the match with a goal six minutes into added time. Harmony Chidi extended Nigeria’s lead in the 54th minute, and Peace Effiong added a third goal to complete the rout.
Nigeria’s relentless attack was on full display, with the team taking 31 shots, 13 on target, keeping their South American opponents under constant pressure. Meanwhile the scoreline could have been even higher had more of their chances been converted.
Quarter-Finals Bound
Also, with this result, the Flamingos have now secured a place in the quarter-finals. They will face the host nation, the Dominican Republic, in their final group game at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo on Wednesday, where they are expected to secure a straightforward victory.
Flamingos’ World Cup Journey
The Flamingos finished third in the last edition of the tournament in India and have been consistent participants since the competition began in 2008. They reached the quarter-finals in 2010, 2012, and 2014 but broke their quarter-final jinx in the 2022 edition, where they defeated the USA to reach their first-ever semi-finals.
With their current form and dominance, Nigeria looks poised to make another deep run in the tournament and continue their impressive journey on the world stage.
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