The Flamingos of Nigeria finished their Group A campaign at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 100% record after bagging a 1-0 win over hosts Dominican Republic on Tuesday, Afrosport reports. The West African giants dominated the majority of the game with the first shot on goal coming in as early as the first minute but Dominican Republic's goalkeeper Jaylene Rondon was not...
Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria's women's under-17 team, has assured that the Flamingos will maintain their momentum as they prepare to face hosts Dominican Republic in their final group game, Afrosport reports. The Flamingos, bronze medallist from the last edition in India, have won their first two games and sit atop Group A, scoring eight goals, and conceding just one. They began their campaign with...
Head coach of Nigeria women's under-17 team, Bankole Olowookere, has called out for fans support ahead of their opening match in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to begin in Dominican Republic, Afrosport reports The Flamingos, drawn in Group A, will open the tournament with a tough test against New Zealand at the Estadio Cibao in Santiago on Wednesday night. Oloowokere wrote on social...
Angola and Egypt were both in action on Tuesday in game day 3 of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. However, it was contrasting outcomes for the two African sides, as the Angolans lost to the Dominican Republic in their final Group A game, while Egypt defeated Mexico to register their first win at the tournament since 1994. Angola were beaten 67-75 at the Araneta Coliseum in...
Nigeria and Dominican Republic are set for their opening Group D fixture at the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Sunday, May 21. The game would be the first meeting between the Flying Eagles and the Caribbean nation in the youth competition. The game will take place at the 42,000-capacity Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. Previous record at U20 World Cup Nigeria are two-time runners-up at...
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