Flamingos beat Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 clash in Morocco on Thursday.
The Nigerian youngsters secured the victory at Pitch 2 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, near Rabat, to keep their title hopes alive.
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Nkereuwem Effiong
Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 clash in Morocco on Thursday.
The Nigerian youngsters secured the victory at Pitch 2 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, near Rabat, to keep their title hopes alive.
Oluebube Umejiaku opened the scoring in the 40th minute, giving Nigeria the advantage before half-time.
The Flamingos maintained their momentum after the break, with Dunstan doubling their lead in the 71st minute.
Mexico pulled a goal back but could not find an equaliser as Nigeria held on to seal their place in the last eight.
The victory takes Nigeria a step closer to the title as the team continues its impressive campaign in the competition.
The Flamingos will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals on November 1, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
