Nigeria‘s U17 women’s football team, known as the Flamingos, are set to face off against Ecuador in the Group Stage of the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on October 19, 2024, at the Estadio Cibao Fútbol Club in Santiago, Dominican Republic.
The Flamingos are coming into this match with a strong start, having won their first game and sitting at the top of Group A with a superior goal differential over Ecuador. Ecuador also won their first match, defeating the Dominican Republic 2-0.
The Nigerian team is led by key players such as Christiana Uzoma, Hannah Ibrahim, Jumai Adebayo, Onyedikachi Eke, and Harmony Chidi, who has been central to Nigeria’s hopes after scoring 13 goals in the qualifying rounds for the tournament.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams look to secure their positions in the group and advance to the next stage of the competition. Fans can watch the live coverage of the match on FIFA+ and other designated platforms.
This tournament is significant for Nigeria as they aim to improve on their bronze medal finish in the 2022 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. The competition also marks a new era for the FIFA U17 World Cup, which will be held annually starting from 2025, with the next five editions to be hosted in Qatar.
