Flamingoes of Nigeria are through to the next stage of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 after a lone goal victory over hosts, Dominican Republic on Tuesday 22 October, 2024.
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| Nigeria’s Flamingoes celebrate after reaching the quarter finals of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 following a 1-0 win over Dominican Republic on Tuesday 22 October, 2024. Photo: @NGSuper_Falcons |
It was Shakirat Moshood who found the back of the net for Coach Olowookere Bankole’s side very late, in the 89th minute.
Nigeria finished Group A as toppers, clinching all nine (9) points from the three (3) encounters.
Super Falcons wrote: “Gratitude from our amazing sisters, Flamingos after they won all their group stage matches – 9 goals and 9 points from three.
“Off to Santiago for quarterfinal clash with the USA.”
Results:
FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 – Tuesday 22 October, 2024 |
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| Colombia 1-2 Spain |
| USA 5-0 Korea Republic |
| Nigeria 1-0 Dominican Republic |
| Ecuador 4-0 New Zealand |
