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Under-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria lose 2-1 to Poland

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Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team lost 2-1 to Poland in Rabat in its first Group B match at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria will face Puerto Rico on 20 October and North Korea on 23 October, according to the tournament schedule reported by Beninwebtv.

Poland beat Nigeria 2-1 on Saturday 17 October in Rabat in the opening match of Group B at the Under-17 Women’s World Cup, Beninwebtv reports. Wiktoria Skrzypczak opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute, before Natalia Skrok doubled Poland’s lead in the 65th.

Nigeria, nicknamed the Flamingos, pulled a goal back in the 79th minute but could not equalise. The team, coached by Akeem Busari, will face Puerto Rico on Tuesday 20 October and North Korea on Thursday 23 October, according to Beninwebtv.

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