Tag: Houda Afine
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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers: CAF appoint Asma Chouchane, others for Falconets clash against Burundi
The Confederation of African Football CAF has appointed Tunisian official Asma Chouchane as referee for Thursday’s clash between Nigeria’s U20 girls and Burundi with her compatriots Houda Afine, Nesrine Ouertatani and Emna Ajbouni involved as assistant 1, assistant 2 and fourth official respectively. Christine Ziga from Ghana will be the commissioner while Fadouma Dia from…
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Flamingos’ bronze medal win delight Gusau
Nigeria U-17 female team’s win over Germany in the third place match of the U-17 Women’s World Cup has brought happiness to the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau. The Flamingos got a sweet revenge over Germany who they had lost to in their first match of the competition, winning 3-2 on penalties after…
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Flamingos to benefit from Ahmed Musa’s magnanimity
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has promised a cash reward of N3 million for Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos after they claimed the bronze medal at the World Cup in India on Sunday. The Nigeria U-17 girls triumphed over Germany in their third place match at the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup which…
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Flamingos play Germany in third place match
The Nigeria female U-17 national team will play the German female U-17 national team in the third place of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup ongoing in India. This is after Germany lost to reigning champions, Spain by a lone goal in the second semi final fixture of the competition on Wednesday. The…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos bow out on penalties
Flamingos missed the opportunity to play their first ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after losing 6-5 to on penalties Colombia on Wednesday afternoon, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Following a goalless scores after the regulation time, the Flamingos failed to progress to the final despite having a penalty advantage over their Colombia counterpart who lost their 3rd…
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Olowookere optimistic ahead of clash with Columbia
Ahead of their clash with Columbia this Wednesday, Nigeria female U-17 Coach, Bankole Olowookere is upbeat of his girls’ chances to upset the applecart in the semi final of the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup. The Nigeria team head into the last four with an historic win over the US and will need to go…
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Flamingos get more cash reward from NFF president
Nigeria Football Federation president, Ibrahim Musa Gusau has pledged financial support for the Nigeria U-17 girls playing in the ongoing FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in India. Gusau who had arrived India on Tuesday to physically support the girls after they reached the semi finals, spoke with them after dinner. The NFF president had told…
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Former Super Falcons Coach urges Flamingos to remain focus
Former Super Falcons head coach, Eucharia Uche, has urged the Nigeria U-17 girls to stay focused and unrelenting in their bid to reach the final of the tournament, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. On Wednesday, the Flamingos will take on Colombia U-17 female team in the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup semi-final clash at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru…
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“I believe we can reach the final” – Flamingos Usani
Ahead of their make-or-mar semifinal encounter with Columbia U-17 female national team, the Nigeria U-17 girls are gearing up for the task, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Flamingos had reached the quarter finals after garnering six points, beating New Zealand and Chile before getting pass the United States girls on penalties in the quarterfinal; an unprecedented feat.…
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“It’s a fight to finish”- Flamingos’ Amina Bello ahead of Columbia clash
Preparations are in top gear for the Nigeria U-17 girls who will play the Columbia U-17 female national team on Wednesday as they held their first training on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The team had broken a jinx by qualifying for the semifinals of the competition first time after beating the USA team in a…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos to Battle Colombia for Spot in the Final
Nigeria Women’s U-17 team, Flamingos will now play against Colombia U-17 Women’s team in the semifinal at the ongoing FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup in India. Flamingos broke the quarterfinal jinx on Friday beating the USA 4-3 on penalties to secure a spot in the final four, Colombia also beat Tanzania to qualify for the…
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“Victory Against USA Reward for Hardwork”- Olowookere
After three failed attempts (2010, 2012 & 2014), Nigeria reached the last four of the competition and secured their first ever win against the USA at the level. Coach of the side Bankole Olowookere believes that the Flamingos weren’t lucky, rather that the progress was long overdue. ‘As a country, Nigeria is bigger than just…
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Lagos FA Congratulates Flamingos on Reaching Final 4
Chairman Technical Committee of Lagos State Football Association LSFA, Adedotun Coker has congratulated Flamingos following their 4-3 victory over USA in the quarter final of FIFA U-17 women world cup taking place in India. Nigeria this afternoon booked a place in the semi final after defeating USA 4-3 on penalties after one goal apiece at…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos beat USA to book semifinal ticket
Nigeria U-17 girls, the Flamingos book their place in the semifinal of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The girls against all odds defeated the United States opponent 4-3 in penalties after the regulation time finished 1-1. Edafe Mamuzo put the Flamingos ahead from the penalty spot early in…
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WATCH LIVE: FIFA U-17 WWC Flamingos v USA
The U-17 Women’s National Team of Nigeria, Flamingos, will be looking to defeat the Stars and Stripes of the United States when the two sides meet at the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India today, Friday. Click here to watch the Flamingos of Nigeria take on the Stars and Stripes of…
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FIFA U-17 WWC MATCH PREVIEW: Flamingos v USA
The U-17 Women’s National Team of Nigeria, Flamingos, will be looking to defeat the Stars and Stripes of the United States when the two sides meet at the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. The Flamingos reached the quarterfinal stage for only the fourth time in their history after finishing as…
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U-17WWC: Can the Flamingos break the semi final jinx?
The Nigeria U-17 on Friday will be playing to make history as they play giants of women’s football, the USA in the quarter finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Six times have Nigeria tried to go pass the last eight of the competition, six times have they failed, but is all that going…
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FIFA U-17 WWC: “I’m here to Create a Lot of Records and Upsets”- Olowookere
Head coach of Nigeria’s U17 Women’s National Team Bankole Olowookere has set the target of reaching new heights at the ongoing FIFA u17 Women’s World Cup Nigeria have equalled their best outing at the tournament by reaching the quarterfinals of the Mundial. The Flamingos finished runners-up in Group B to get to that stage after…
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Flamingos arrive Mumbai for US clash
The Nigeria U-17 girls have arrived the city of Mumbai, India for their quarter final encounter against the US in the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team contingent landed in the city on Wednesday and have settled in their hotels as they prepare for the clash with giant US. ?Salaam Mumbai!…
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FIFAU-17WWC:”I am going for the win” Olowookere
As the team prepare to meet the United States of America at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Coach, Bankole Olowookere has declared his readiness for victory in the encounter. Following qualification to the quarter finals after their last group match win, the Flamingos are set to play the United States of…