Category: Flamingos
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U17WWC: Flamingos’ clash with host country set attendance record
History was made in Santo Domingo as the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup match between the Dominican Republic and Nigeria saw a record crowd of 13, 535, resulting in the highest attended football match for any Dominican Republic national team, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. It was Nigeria that ended up winning on the night all thanks to…
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U17WWC: Flamingos coach Olowookere delighted with perfect group stage run
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere expressed his delight after Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team maintained a flawless group stage run at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. With a third consecutive victory, the Flamingos showcased their strength and composure, sealing a 1-0 win over tournament hosts, the Dominican Republic, in a tightly contested…
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U17WWC: Flamingos set for a quarterfinal date with USA
Huge tasks await the Nigerian U17 team, Flamingo in the next round of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a dramatic late victory over the Dominican Republic in their final Group A match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to a stunning…
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U17WWC: Flamingos finish group with maximum points
Nigeria U-17 women’s national team wrapped up the group stage of the FIFA U-17 World Cup with another win against hosts, Dominican Republic on Tuesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The Flamingos had to battle hard for the win, with Shakirat Moshood’s long-range strike, in the 88th minute, making the difference. In what was a dominating first…
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Harmony Chidi delighted with maiden U-17 World Cup goal
Flamingos forward, Harmony Chidi expressed joy and relief after scoring her first goal at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The forward netted Nigeria’s second goal in their 4-0 victory over Ecuador on Saturday. “I’m very happy. I don’t know how to express this. It’s a joy for me right now,” Chidi…
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U17WWC: Flamingos hit four pass Ecuador to book last 8 ticket
Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s national team secured a second consecutive win in the ongoing U17 women’s world cup in the Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos put four past their opponents from Ecuador at CFC Stadium, Santiago de los Caballeros on Saturday to qualify for the last 8. An early dominance in the game saw Peace…
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Flamingos captain hails team’s performance in World Cup win
Nigeria’s U17 women’s captain, Taiwo Afolabi, praised her teammates after their impressive 4-1 victory over New Zealand in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “I want Nigerians to expect good results, great wins and they should keep supporting us,” Afolabi said. “It was a good game from the girls because that is their…
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Flamingos soar with 4-1 victory over New Zealand in World Cup opener
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, made an emphatic start to their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign, dominating New Zealand with a 4-1 victory in their opening Group A match on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Displaying attacking prowess and defensive strength, the young Nigerian side set the tone for a promising tournament run. The…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: “I have confidence in the girls” – Bankole Olowookere
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere ahead of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup opener against New Zealand is insisting that he has the ammunition to overcome opponents on their way, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. “I have confidence in the girls to deliver the goods at this competition. We have come well-prepared to do even better than we…
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U17WWC: “I don’t believe that any of them is a threat – Harmony Chidi
Nigeria Women U-17 top striker, Harmony Chidi has exhibited confidence in her and her teammates to make their World Cup participation count when the tournament begins this October, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chidi does not see any team that will be no threat to the flamingos in group A which houses hosts, the Dominican Republic, New Zealand,…
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Friendly: Flamingos share spoils with Mexico
Nigeria U-17 Women played a draw in their pre-World Cup friendly against Mexico in Santiago, Dominican Republic on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos played a 1-1 draw against Mexico as they prepare for their first game in the 2024 U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic which begins in October. Faridat Abdulkareem opened the…
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U17WWC: Flamingos play hosts, others in group A
Nigeria U-17 Women national team has been placed in Group A for this year’s U-17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Our Nigerian sisters, the Flamingos, have been placed in Group A for this year's @FIFAWWC #U17WWCU17 in Dominican Republic. They will compete alongside the hosts, Ecuador, and New Zealand. ???Group A:??…
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U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos face host nation in Group A
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, have been drawn in Group A alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The tournament will take place in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3, 2024. The Flamingos will kick off their campaign…
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Three African teams set for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
The stage is set for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, taking place from October 16th to November 3rd, 2024 with Africa set to be well-represented with three teams confirmed: Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Nigeria, a powerhouse in the competition, returns for their seventh appearance. They dominated Liberia in…
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U-17WWCQ: Flamingos speak confidently ahead of second leg clash with Liberia
Nigeria U-17 women national team has expressed full confidence in securing the World Cup ticket as they play Liberia in the second leg of the World Cup qualifiers in Abuja on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos players spoke in turns in preparation for the game expressing unshakable trust in the team to defeat their Liberian…
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NFF committed to Super Falcons, Falconets, Flamingos success in upcoming competitions
The Nigeria Football Federation has stated it is ready to support the Super Falcons, Falconets and Flamingos as they prepare ahead of majore tournaments this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NFF after its executive committee held in hybrid mode on Wednesday stated through a communique readiness to see that the Falcons prepare well for the 2024…
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U-17WWCQ: Flamingos get resounding win over Liberia in first leg
Nigeria under 17 girls earned a comfortable win over their Liberia counterpart in the CAF U17 Women’s Women’s World Cup Qualifiers – Fourth Round, First Leg in Liberia on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Flamingos secured a comfortable 4-1 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia. After a 15 minutes goal was ruled out…
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FIFA U-17 Women’s WCQ: Liberia to host Nigeria’s Flamingos in Monrovia
Liberia’s U17 girls will face Nigeria’s Flamingos in Monrovia in the first leg of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualification series final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match is fixed for Sunday, June 9 at the at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium with the kick off at 4pm local time (5pm Nigeria time). The Flamingos…
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Remo Stars Ladies praise players for Flamingos’ victory over Burkina Faso
Remo Stars Ladies have praised their players, Hannah Ibrahim and Adegoke Taiwo, for their standout performances in the Flamingos’ victory over Burkina Faso. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ibrahim and Adegoke were instrumental in the Flamingos’ 7-1 aggregate triumph in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier, both starting in the decisive match at the Moshood Abiola…
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Flamingos cruise to final qualifying round
A hattrick from Chris Harmony secured a place in the final qualifying round of the Women’s U-17 World Cup for the Nigeria U-17 Women’s team, the Flamingos, with a decisive 6-0 win over Burkina Faso in Abuja. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports Following a 1-1 draw in Mali last week, the Flamingos delivered a commanding performance on home soil. Chidi…