The Nigerian U17 Women’s national team will take on their United States counterparts in the quarterfinal of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Both teams rekindle their rivalry following their last meeting at the same stage during the 2022 edition, where the African side secured victory.
Flamingos head into this clash with a perfect record, having won all three matches in the preliminary rounds. Coach Bankole Olowookere’s side thrashed New Zealand 4-1 in their opening game with Shakirat Abidemi Moshood, Khadijat Taiwo Adegoke, Faridat Abdulwahab, and Taiwo Tewogbola Afolabi all on the score sheet.
The team followed up with a 4-0 win over Ecuador in their second game. Moshood scored a brace, with Chidera Harmony Chidi and Peace Mary Effiong also scoring, Sports Ration reports.
Flamingos managed a 1-0 win over the host nation, the Dominican Republic, in their final group game, with Moshood scoring from outside the area in the closing stages.
Although the United States lost their opening game of the tournament 3-1 to Spain, they bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Colombia in their second game.
The Yankees thrashed the Korea Republic 5-0 in their final group game, with striker Melanie Barcenas netting a brace at the Estadio Cibao FC.
Both teams seek a ticket into the semi-finals making this a mouthwatering fixture as Flamingos will be hoping to replicate their success from 2022....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
FIFA has scheduled the game between the Flamingos of Nigeria and the USA for the Estadio Felix Sanchez on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Kick off at 8.30pm Nigerian.
The match would be live on FIFA Plus and StarTimes.
Nigeria – Uzoma; Adegoke, Ibrahim, Adebayo, Ekezie; Abdulwahab, Moshood, Afolabi, Chidi, Animashaun, Effiong.
USA – O’Steen; Travers, Gilmore, Armstrong, Scott; Fuller, McCammon, Barcenas, Ascanio, Johnson; Long.
