The acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Emmanuel Ikpeme, has charged the Flamingos to maintain their winning mentality against Mexico as they seek a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Key Highlights
- NFF acting General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme urges Flamingos to keep winning mentality.
- Nigeria face Mexico in the Round of 16 on Thursday, October 29.
- Flamingos qualified after a 3-1 win over two-time champions Korea DPR.
- Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Oluebube Umejiaku have two goals each.
- Both Nigeria and Mexico have previously won bronze at the U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Ikpeme gave the charge on Monday during a visit to the team’s training session, where he commended the Nigerian girls for their impressive 3-1 victory over two-time champions Korea DPR that secured their qualification for the Round of 16.
He urged the players to remain focused, approach the knockout encounter with determination and take each match as it comes as they pursue further progress in the competition.
The NFF official also pledged to attend Thursday’s Round of 16 fixture, scheduled for October 29, to offer his support to the team.
Flamingos’ Scorers So Far
The Flamingos have scored six goals in three matches at the tournament, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Oluebube Umejiaku contributing two goals each.
Precious Oscar also found the net against Puerto Rico, while Rodiat Kanyinsola Yusuf scored from a free-kick in the victory over Korea DPR.
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A Clash Of Bronze Medallists
Thursday’s encounter against Mexico brings together two teams with a history of winning bronze medals at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Nigeria claimed their first-ever podium finish at the competition in 2022 in India after defeating Germany 3-2 on penalties in the third-place match following a dramatic 3-3 draw.
The Flamingos had established a 3-0 lead after 63 minutes before Germany fought back to level the score, forcing a penalty shootout at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Mexico, meanwhile, secured bronze at last year’s tournament in Morocco after defeating Brazil 3-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
The Flamingos will now look to build on their group-stage performance and overcome the Mexican challenge to keep their hopes of another strong World Cup finish alive.
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