Tag: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
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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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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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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…
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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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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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FIFA U-17 WWC: Nigeria, Zambia pick set to raise Africa’s flag in Dominican Republic
African teams are making their mark on the road to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after Nigeria and Zambia secured their spots in the prestigious tournament, which will be held in the Dominican Republic from October 16th to November 3rd, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Nigeria became the first African team to qualify after a dominant…
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Dominican Republic 2024: Flamingos secure world cup ticket
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, have secured their ticket to the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals to be staged in the Dominican Republic later this year, after a 2-0 defeat of their Liberian counterparts at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victory took the aggregate tally to 6-1 in…
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Dominican Republic 2024: Liberia to host Flamingos in final round, first leg on June 9
Liberia’s U17 girls will host World Cup bronze medallists, Flamingos of Nigeria at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, Monrovia on Sunday, 9th June in the first leg of the teams’ FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup African qualification series final fixture, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The match in the Liberian capital will kick off at 4pm Liberia time…
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Africa heat up for U-17 Women’s World Cup with final six
Six African nations are battling it out for the three remaining spots in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup which include Burundi, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Zambia, and Liberia emerged victorious from intense two-legged playoffs to form the “final six” of the CAF qualifiers, Nigeriasoccernet.com. Burundi stomped Djibouti 18-0 on aggregate, while Kenya edged past Ethiopia…
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Worries mount for Super Eagles as Sunday Oliseh expresses concerns over midfield absence ahead of AFCON 2023 clash
Former Nigeria international, Sunday Oliseh, has voiced his apprehension about the Super Eagles’ midfield situation in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The concern stems from the absence of Wilfred Ndidi, who was initially part of the squad but had to withdraw due to a lingering muscular issue. Oliseh emphasized the pivotal…
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EFL Championship: Akpom‘s goal starts a renaissance for Middlesbrough over league rival
Middlesbrough will keep pushing for an automatic qualification into the English top flight league after their 3-1 victory over direct rival Sheffield United. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arsenal’s Academy product Chuba Akpom continued his amazing goalscoring form after finding the net in the 25th minute when he collected a pass from Marcus Forss to cancel out Oli McBurnie’s…
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“It was a terrific goal from Chuba, a great individual goal” Micheal Carrick
Middlesbrough on Saturday was powered to a 3-0 victory over Blackpool with in form striker Chuba Akpom scoring twice in the encounter. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The win turned out to be Boro’s fifth consecutive home win and the Super Eagles eligible, Akpom, getting his 16th league goal of the season. Micheal Carrick after the game commend…
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EFL Championship: Chuba Akpom put Blackpool in their place with a brace
Middlesbrough made it four wins in five league games following the 3-0 victory over Blackpool at home on Saturday. Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The win could not have been easier with their striker Chuba Akpom, scoring twice on the day, compounding the woes of the struggling Blackpool. Akpom scored one in each half to take his league…
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Micheal Carrick: ‘Akpom been fantastic since I came here’
Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom was recently named the EFL Championship player of the month for December and his coach Micheal Carrick has nothing but good words for him. The 27 year-old is also the top scorer in the Championship shaking the net with 13 goals in 20 appearances with his hattrick on Boxing Day against…
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Akpom wins Player of the Month for December
Middlesbrough’s Chuba Akpom has been named the EFL Championship Player of the Month for December. Akpom banged four goal in as many games for Boro during the month one of which was a Boxing Day fixture against Wigan Athletic where he scored an hat-trick. The 27 year-old is also the top scorer in the Championship…
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West Bromwich Albion 1-0 Reading: Daryl Dike scores as Semi Ajayi gets few minutes
The Baggies made it five consecutive home wins at The Hawthorns with their 1-0 win over the Royals, courtesy of Daryl Dike’s second-half header. Lucas Joao almost equalised with five minutes left, but his shot from the edge of the box was deflected just over the crossbar before Baba Rahman headed the resulting corner agonisingly…
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EFL Championship: Chuba Apom bags 13th league goal
Chuba Apom continued his scoring spree for Middlesbrough on Monday night as they continue their push for Premier League return with a 3-1 away victory at Birmingham, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akpom got Birmingham’s third goal on 85 minutes after receiving a pass, rounded the keeper before rolling into the bottom corner. He is now the top…
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Boro’s 2022 Best Moment: Chuba Akpom features twice in Nomination
English Championship side Middlesbrough FC have made a shortlist of their best moment in 2022. The shortlist of twelve the club claimed are their favorite, one of which is expected to be announced as number one after voting. The heroics of the club top scorer Chuba Akpom on two occasions appear on the list, one…