U17 WWC: Nigeria Ease Past Mexico, Faces Venezuela In The Quarter Final
By Saheed Afolabi
Nigeria strolled past Mexico 2-1 to reach the last eight of the 2027 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Striker, Oluebube Umejiaku and midfielder, Mary Dustan were on the score sheet for the Flamingos in their high profile win against the North Americans.
The encounter was a cagey one with both sides fought to control the encounter with the array of young talents in display.
Forward, Umejiaku blistering pace came to play for Nigeria in the 40th minute as she powered home a ruthless strike to give the Flamingos the lead.
Despite Mexico trying to provide an instant response, only a goal separated both sides to the break.
Nigeria dominated proceedings in the second half while they pegged Mexico to their own half.
The Flamingos failed to utilize their possession in the final third which prompt head coach, Hakeem Busari to make some introduction into the game which further changed the dynamic of the encounter.
Left back, Rodiat Yusuf swinged in a dangerous cross which caused troubles for the Mexicans defense and Dunstan lashed onto a free ball in the box to rifle home Nigeria’s second goal of the game.
Mexico pulled a goal back towards the end of regulation time but it wasn’t enough to escape them from elimination of the competition.
The Flamingos have now scaled through to the quarter final of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup following 2-1 win against Mexico and will face Venezuela in the last eight of the tournament.
Nigeria quarter final game against Venezuela will come up on Sunday, November 1st at the Women’s Football Complex in Salé, Rabat, Morocco.
