U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos defeat Mexico to book quarter-final spot

U-17 women’s national team, Flamingos

Nigeria’s Flamingos have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 encounter in Morocco on Thursday.

The Nigerian side secured the victory at Pitch 2 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, near Rabat, to keep their hopes of winning the tournament alive.

Oluebube Umejiaku opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 40th minute, giving the Flamingos a deserved lead before the half-time break.

The Nigerian youngsters continued their impressive performance after the restart, with Dunstan doubling their advantage in the 71st minute to put them firmly in control of the contest.

Mexico managed to pull a goal back but could not find an equaliser as Nigeria held on to secure a 2-1 victory and advance to the last eight.

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The win represents another important step in the Flamingos’ campaign as they continue their quest for the U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

Nigeria will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals on November 1, with a place in the semi-finals up for grabs.

Gilbert Ekugbe

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