U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria target qualification against North Korea
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Businessday
Nigerian supporters have urged the Flamingos, the women’s under-17 national team, to stay focused for their final group match against North Korea after beating Puerto Rico 2-0. A draw could improve their qualification chances, while North Korea has already secured a place in the knockout stage, Businessday reports.
Nigerian supporters have urged the Flamingos, Nigeria’s women’s U17 team, to build on their momentum against North Korea in their final group match at the U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, BusinessDay reports. Nigeria boosted its qualification chances by beating Puerto Rico 2-0 in its previous match.
The match is decisive for Nigeria and Poland, who each have three points. North Korea has already secured qualification after, among other results, beating Poland 6-1, according to BusinessDay. Football supporter Amarachi Amaechi urged the Nigerian players to stay focused and aim for at least a draw.
Chimobi Onuoha warned against overconfidence after the win over Puerto Rico, while Chidinma Eke asked the staff to select their best available players. Supporters stressed discipline and concentration against a North Korean team they consider formidable.
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