Nigeria's Flamingos crush Niger 5-0 in WAFU B U-17 Girls' Cup opener
Nigeria's U-17 girls' team, the Flamingos, opened their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls' Cup campaign with a commanding 5-0 victory over Niger on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Captain Chidi Harmony scored in the 16th minute, Awawu Bashiru doubled the lead in the 35th, and Ohunene Sunday, Mary Dunstan, and Ayomide Rotimi added late goals in the 83rd, 84th, and 90+4th minutes respectively. A first-half goal was disallowed for offside.
The emphatic win provides an early boost in the Flamingos' quest for the WAFU B title and serves as crucial preparation for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. Coach Akeem Busari highlighted the tournament's role in assessing player strengths and identifying areas for improvement before the global competition, while captain Chidi Harmony noted the team's relaxed approach under pressure-free coaching.
The Flamingos will aim to build on this victory as they progress in the WAFU B tournament. With the World Cup in Morocco remaining the ultimate objective, this result signals promising form for Nigeria's youth football program. For fans tracking the team's journey, the next match offers a chance to see if they can maintain this momentum. Will the Flamingos carry this dominant performance into their subsequent games to secure both regional glory and World Cup readiness?