Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 1-0 victory over the Dominican Republic in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to an 89th minute goal from Shakirat Moshood. This win, held at the Estadio Olimpico Felix Sanchez, ensured Nigeria’s perfect record in the group stage, advancing them to the knockout rounds with three consecutive victories.
The match also saw the introduction of Peace Effiong and Harmony Chidi, who injected fresh energy into the game, helping Nigeria break down the resilient Dominican defence. Moshood has now scored in all three group-stage matches, proving an essential player for the team heading into the knockout phase.
Editorial
The Flamingos’ consistent performances in the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup have been impressive, and Shakirat Moshood has undoubtedly been the standout player. Her ability to score crucial goals in tight games highlights her importance to the team as they push for a deep run in the tournament. Nigeriaโs dominance in the group stage sets the stage for even bigger challenges ahead, and it will be exciting to see how the team performs in the knockout rounds.
Coach Bankole made three changes to the lineup for this match, bringing in Ramotalahi Kareem, Blessing Ifitezue, and Rokibat Azeez. Despite a strong defensive display from the Dominican Republic, which forced Nigeria into attempting numerous long range shots, Moshoodโs persistence paid off when she scored the winning goal from distance.
Coach Bankoleโs tactical changes and the teamโs ability to adapt against defensive opposition show the depth and flexibility of the squad. As the tournament progresses, maintaining this momentum will be key to their success.
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Did You Know?
- Nigeria’s Flamingos finished the group stage of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a perfect record of three wins.
- Shakirat Moshood has scored in every group-stage match, cementing her place as a key player for Nigeria.
- The Dominican Republic’s defensive tactics forced Nigeria to rely on long-range shots, but Moshoodโs 89th-minute strike secured the victory.
- Coach Bankole made three changes to the lineup for the match, highlighting the depth of the squad.
- Peace Effiong and Harmony Chidi provided a fresh spark off the bench, helping Nigeria break through the Dominican Republic’s defense.