Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, popularly known as the Flamingos, have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. In their final Group B match, the Flamingos defeated defending champions North Korea 3-1. According to Vanguard News, the Flamingos took the lead in the 25th minute through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi. Daily Post Nigeria reports that North Korea dominated the opening exchanges but failed to capitalize on their chances. The Nigerian team, coached by Akeem Busari, produced an outstanding performance to overcome the two-time defending champions. The victory marks the first time Nigeria has reached the Round of 16 in the U-17 Women’s World Cup since 2010. The Flamingos’ next match will be against either Mexico or China, scheduled for November 1st. North Korea’s coach, Ji Yun-nam, has reacted to the defeat, according to Daily Post Nigeria, expressing disappointment but admitting that the Nigerian team played well. The Flamingos’ impressive run in the tournament has garnered widespread praise and excitement from Nigerian football fans.
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