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U17 WWC: Nigeria’s Flamingos rout Ecuador to surge into quarter-finals 

Nigeria’s under-17 women's team, the Flamingos, sealed yet another commanding win at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in the Dominican Republic as they cruised to a 4-0 victory over tournament debutants Ecuador on Saturday. Bronze medallist from the last edition in India, the Flamingos secured their passage into this year's quarterfinals in style having recorded a 4-1 win over New Zealand in their opening...

U17 Women’s World Cup: Olowookere names 21 players to represent Nigeria’s Flamingos

U17 Women’s World Cup: Olowookere names 21 players to represent Nigeria’s Flamingos

Bankole Olowookere, head coach of Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, has called upon 21 players to represent the country at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic next month. Olowookere has named team captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong to the side, which also includes goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, defender Taiwo Adegoke, and midfield star Faridat Abdulwahab. Chidi was the...