Flamingos Sink Mexico 2-1, Book U-17 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final Spot
Nigeria’s Flamingos have secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after edging Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 clash in Morocco on Thursday.
The Nigerian youngsters produced a determined display at Pitch 2 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé to keep their title ambitions alive.
Oluebube Umejiaku broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, handing Nigeria a deserved lead before the break.
The Flamingos strengthened their advantage in the 71st minute through Dunstan, putting Nigeria firmly in control of the encounter.
Mexico pulled one goal back but failed to find an equaliser as Nigeria held on for a crucial victory.
The win takes the Flamingos into the last eight, where they will face Venezuela on November 1 for a place in the semi-finals.
With their title dream firmly on track, Nigeria will now look to overcome Venezuela and move a step closer to lifting the trophy.
