It was a tough opening day for Africa at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.NIGERIA 1-2 POLAND – Flamingos Fight But Fall Short
Our Super Flamingos started their campaign with a painful 2-1 defeat to Poland.The Polish girls were sharp. Wiktoria Skrzypczak opened scoring from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute, before Natalia Skrok doubled the lead in the 65th minute.But Naija never give up! In the 79th minute, Oluebube Rumejiaku pulled one back with a beautiful free-kick that gave us hope.
The Flamingos pushed for the equalizer till the final whistle but Poland held on.We move! Nigeria will now face North Korea on Tuesday. We must win to stay in the race.
MOROCCO 4-0 NEW ZEALAND – Atlas Lionesses Roar At Home!
Welldone Morocco!
Playing at home, the Lionesses of the Atlas showed total dominance against New Zealand.After a goalless first half, Morocco exploded in the second half:57′ – Sonia Abajiou with a powerful header70′ – Own goal forced by Nessma Mouradi76′ – Imane Dhissi seals it82′ – Hiba Youssoufi from the penalty spot to make it 4-0
Player of the Match Hiba Youssoufi was unstoppable.This is how you start a World Cup!
Let’s rally behind our African girls. Come on Nigeria! Come on Morocco!
