Nigeria made light work of New Zealand in the opening match of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 on Wednesday 16 October, 2024, winning by four (4) goals to one (1).
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| Nigeria U17 Women’s team players celebrate 4-1 win over New Zealand in their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 opening match on Wednesday 16 October, 2024 |
Nigeria’s Taiwo Afolabi emerged Player Of The Match.
According to fifa.com:
Nigeria’s high-flying attack was too much for New Zealand to handle, as they soared to victory to open Group A at Dominican Republic 2024.
New Zealand goalscorer:
- Hannah Saxon (60)
Nigeria goalscorers:
- Shakirat Moshood (2)
- Khadijat Adegoke (13)
- Farihat Abdulwahab (28)
- Taiwo Afolabi (55)
Results:
| FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 – Wednesday 16 October, 2024 |
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| Spain 3-1 USA |
| New Zealand 1-4 Nigeria |
| Dominican Republic 0-2 Ecuador |
| Korea Republic 1-1 Colombia |
