On October 20, 2026, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, boost their chances for the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for Morocco after dem beat Puerto Rico 2-0 for their Group B match inside Rabat on Tuesday.
The Flamingos, wey win bronze for the 2022 edition of the competition, take the lead for di 25th minute through striker Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, wey convert pass from Queen Joseph. Nigeria start the game with plenty pressure on Puerto Rico defence, as dem use quick passing and forward movement to create chances. The early goal reward the team efforts and give Nigeria better control as first half progress.
After the break, Nigeria continue to search for second goal. Queen Joseph, Tosin Rafiu and Favour Nkwocha among those wey threaten the Puerto Rico defence. Puerto Rico try to respond with tactical changes, but Nigeria coach Hakeem Busari also make substitutions to strengthen im team attacking options. Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku enter for di 67th minute as the Flamingos keep their push for another goal.
The push pay off for di 90th minute when substitute Precious Oscar head home cross from Kemi Adegbuyi to double Nigeria lead and secure the victory. The Flamingos hold on through six minutes of added time to claim all three points and strengthen their position for Group B.
For di other Group B fixture, North Korea defeat Poland 6-1, and that result set up important encounter with Nigeria on Friday. The result against Puerto Rico give the Flamingos boost before the meeting with North Korea, which fit prove crucial to their progress for the tournament.
