BEHIND THE STITCH: ALANI
June 21, 2024
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The Nigeria U-17 women’s football team, known as the Flamingos, kicked off their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a strong 4-1 victory over New Zealand in their opening match.
The game took place in the Dominican Republic, where Nigeria is competing in Group A alongside the hosts, Ecuador, and New Zealand.
The Flamingos dominated the game from the start, showcasing excellent attacking and defensive play.
Three goals were scored in the first 30 minutes of the game, Shakirat Moshood, Taiwo Adegoke, and Faridat Abdul-Wahab finding the back of the net in the first half, and Taiwo Afolabi made it four in the 55th minute. New Zealand pulled one back through Hannah Saxon, but it wasn’t enough to start a comeback.
This victory sets a positive tone for their campaign, especially after finishing third in the 2022 edition of the tournament.
Their next match will be crucial as they aim to secure qualification for the knockout stages.
You can watch the highlights here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBOJgr_Mrd-/?igsh=MWI5OXhzY3p4YmJ0ag==
