The NFF’s acting general secretary visited training on Monday and pledged to attend Thursday’s knockout game after the Flamingos beat defending champions Korea DPR 3-1.
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Acting NFF General Secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme has applauded the Flamingos for their 3-1 win over defending champions Korea DPR at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The result sent Nigeria into the Round of 16.
Ikpeme visited the team’s training session on Monday morning. He urged the players to keep their determination and fighting spirit as they prepare for Thursday’s knockout tie against Mexico on October 29.
He encouraged the team to stay focused and approach the competition one match at a time. The aim is a place in the quarter finals.
The NFF chief also promised to attend the Round of 16 game and support the girls in person. Fans who follow the senior game as well can check the Bet9ja promo code page before the next senior fixtures.
Flamingos Hit Their Stride
Nigeria scored six goals in three group games. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Oluebube Umejiaku each scored two, and Adegbuyi opened the scoring against Korea DPR in the 15th minute.
Precious Oscar scored Nigeria’s second goal against Puerto Rico. Rodiat Kanyinsola Yusuf found the net with a free kick against Korea DPR.
Nigeria finished second in Group B after the win over Korea DPR. Beating the defending champions gave the team a big confidence boost.
Is this a team that can go deep? The signs are good, with goals coming from several players and a win over the defending champions on the board. Anyone curious about betting on the senior side can read what is the Bet9ja promotion code first.
Bronze Medallists Collide
Thursday’s meeting brings together two teams with a history of winning bronze at the tournament. Nigeria and Mexico both know what it takes to reach the podium.
The Flamingos claimed bronze at the 2022 edition in India after beating Germany 3-2 on penalties. The third place playoff had finished 3-3, with Nigeria leading 3-0 after 63 minutes.
That victory was Nigeria’s first podium finish in the history of the competition. Mexico won bronze at last year’s tournament in Morocco after beating Brazil 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
With both sides carrying that medal history, is a tight game likely? Everything points that way, and a single goal could decide it. Readers who follow Nigerian football can also check the Bet9ja promotion code before the next round of games.
The Flamingos have shown they can score, and the NFF’s visit shows the federation is firmly behind them. A win would send Nigeria into the quarter-finals.
The girls will hope to give Ikpeme a good reason to celebrate on Thursday.
📌 Did You Know?
- The 2022 third-place playoff, where Nigeria won bronze, was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
- At the 2025 edition in Morocco, Nigeria lost their first two games, to Canada and France, then beat Samoa 4-0 to reach the Round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams.
- Nigeria made their eighth appearance at the tournament in 2025.
- Korea DPR arrived in Morocco as two time defending champions.
- Mexico’s Round of 16 place came from Group F, which also included Spain, Chile and Australia.
- The Flamingos are coached by Akeem Busari.
