Category: Flamingos
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U-17WWCQ: Flamingos dispatch Bantwana to reach final hurdle
Nigeria U-17 Women National team secured their in the final round of the U-17 Women World Cup Qualifiers after completing the double over South Africa on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos defeated the Bantwana 2-0 to win 5-1 on aggregate at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne courtesy of goals from Harmony Chidi and Aishat Animashaun…
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Morocco 2025: Flamingos intensify training as South Africa’s Bantwana land in Lagos
The delegation of South Africa’s U17 girls, Bantwana, is scheduled to arrive in Lagos on Wednesday evening, ahead of Saturday’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg qualifying match against Nigeria’s Flamingos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A brace by Harmony Chidi, which followed Shakirat Moshood’s goal, steered Nigeria to a 3-1 win over their hosts…
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Senegalese officials to take charge of Flamingos clash against Bantwana
Ahead of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round qualifiers game on Saturday between Flamingos of Nigeria and Bantwana of South Africa, which is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm, Senegalese match officials will take center stage as appointed by the African football governing body, CAF, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. CAF has appointed Aida Sy…
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Bantwana target World Cup berth against Nigeria
South Africa’s under-17 women’s team, Bantwana, are determined to secure a spot at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, says head coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bantwana host Nigeria’s Flamingos in the first leg of their second qualifying round tie at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday. Khumalo’s side thrashed Gabon 22-1…
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Morocco 2025: Flamingos defeat Bantwana 3-1, put one firm leg in final round
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, on Saturday defeated their hosts, South Africa’s Bantwana 3-1 to put a firm leg in the final round of the qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Four-goal scorer at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic last year, Shakirat Moshood finished…
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Olowookere urges Flamingos to stay focused despite convincing win
Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, head coach Bankole Olowookere has warned his team not to get complacent despite their 3-1 win over South Africa in the first leg of their qualifying tie, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos took a significant step towards securing a spot in the final qualifying round with a convincing victory at…
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Morocco 2025: Flamingos arrive South Africa ahead of Bantwana’s clash
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, have arrived in Pretoria, South Africa, for their 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round first leg qualifier against their South African counterparts, Bantwana, scheduled for Saturday, 8th March 2025, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. On arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport in the early hours of Thursday, they met with four-time…
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SAFA invite fans to back Bantwana against Nigeria
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has announced that admission to the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Bantwana and Nigeria will be free, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The first leg of the second-round qualifying tie is scheduled to take place at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday. “Come show your love and…
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Morocco 2025: Flamingos head to South Africa on Wednesday
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos,will on Wednesday fly out of the country to South Africa for the first of their two-leg FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against the U17 girls of South Africa, known as Bantwana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match, for which the Confederation of African Football has selected Kenyan officials to suprintend, will…
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Kenyan officials to take charge of Flamingos, Bantwana’s clash in Pretoria
The Confederation of African Football CAF, has appointed Kenyan official, Josephine Wanjiku, as referee for next week’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, and their South African counterparts, Bantwana, slated for Pretoria. The Flamingos and Bantwana will clash starting 3pm South Africa time (2pm Nigeria) on Saturday, 8th March in…
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Morocco 2024: Flamingos to begin camping for South Africa’s Bantwana on Sunday
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, will on Sunday at the Remo Stars Sports Institute, Ikenne-Remo, kickstart their preparations for their two-leg FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying clash with the U17 girls of South Africa, known as Bantwana, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The 2022 World Cup bronze medalists were drawn bye to the second round of the African…
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Chidi’s hat-trick powers Flamingos to victory over Ivory Coast in WAFU B U-17 Tournament
Nigeria’s Harmony Chidi delivered an exceptional performance in their second match of the WAFU B U-17 Girls’ Cup, securing a stunning hat-trick to lead Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over Ivory Coast in Accra on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Chidi, who had already impressed with 13 goals in the Flamingos’ successful run to the 2023 FIFA…
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Flamingos crush Niger Republic 9-0 in dominant WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup display
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, delivered a stunning performance to thrash Niger Republic 9-0 in their second group-stage match of the 2024 WAFU U-17 Girls’ Cup, held in Ghana on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The encounter showcased the Flamingos’ attacking prowess, reaffirming their position as strong contenders for the regional title. The match began with…
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Flamingos secure bye in first round of 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, has been granted a bye in the First Round of the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. This decision was confirmed following the official draw conducted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. The Flamingos, who achieved…
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Flamingos make strong statement with 2-0 win in Friendly ahead of WAFU B Championship
The Nigeria Women’s U17 team, known as the Flamingos, triumphed in a warm-up match at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, ahead of their upcoming participation in the 2024 U17 Women’s WAFU B Championship in Ghana, writes Nigeriasoccernet.com. The friendly game saw them face off against Remo Stars Ladies and a Selected Female…
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Flamingos win Fair Play Trophy at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The Flamingos, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, earned the Fair Play Trophy at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. This accolade was a testament to their commitment to sportsmanship, as they maintained an exemplary disciplinary record throughout the competition. While they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by…
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Dominican Republic 2024: “Flamingos did their best, need encouragement” – Sanusi
General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has formally welcomed the U17 Women National Team, Flamingos, from the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, saying the ladies put up a good fight and need to be encouraged despite quarter-final elimination by the United States of America, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “The…
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U17WWC: USA oust Flamingos in quarter final
The Nigeria Women U-17 national team have exited the FIFA U-17 Women World Cup after losing their quarterfinal match against USA, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A goal in each half from USA, stifled every comeback attempt by Nigeria, winning the clash to progress into the semifinals. The Nigerian team after going toe to toe against the powerhouse…
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USA U17 Women’s team eye Flamingos upset in World Cup quarter-finals
USA forward, Mary Long revealed her side is ready to face Nigeria ahead of the quarter final clash at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The United States U17 WNT is gearing up for a thrilling showdown against Nigeria’s Flamingos, with the West Africans having won all three group games with a staggering…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Aishat Animashaun opens up career target, role models
Nigeria’s young star, Aishat Animashaun, is poised to make a significant impact at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024. The 16-year-old winger has been instrumental in Nigeria’s impressive run to the quarter-finals, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Animashaun’s football journey began young, inspired by her mother and older brother. She started playing football around eight…