Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have defeated defending champions North Korea 3-1 in their final group-stage match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup to secure qualification for the next round.
The Nigerian youngsters delivered an impressive performance against the reigning champions, scoring three goals to seal a crucial victory and strengthen their campaign in the tournament.
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The result sees the Flamingos advance beyond the group stage, keeping alive their hopes of winning the competition.
The victory over North Korea also marks a significant achievement for the Nigerian side, having overcome the defending champions in a decisive encounter.