Nigeria's Flamingos rout Niger 5-0 in WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup opening match

Nigeria's Flamingos defeated Niger 5-0 in their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup opener on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Captain Harmony Chidi scored in the 16th minute, Awawu Bashiru added a second before halftime, Ohunene Sunday made it 3-0 in the 83rd minute, Mary Dunstan scored fourth, and Ayomide Rotimi sealed the win with a fifth goal in stoppage time (94th minute).

This dominant performance signals strong momentum for Nigeria's youth women's football program ahead of the tournament. The Flamingos showcased attacking depth with five different goal scorers and defensive resilience after Niger initially resisted in the second half. Such results build confidence for qualifying to higher competitions like the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

With the Flamingos now leading Group A, will this victory inspire greater investment in grassroots girls' football across Nigerian states, or should focus shift to maintaining this level against tougher upcoming opponents in the knockout stages?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/16/flamingos-rout-niger-5-0-in-wafu-b-u-17-girls-cup/