The Nigerian U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, just secured a thrilling victory over the Dominican Republic in the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, thanks to Shakirat Moshood’s stunning late goal .
This 1-0 win propelled the Flamingos to the top of Group A, with an impressive nine points from three consecutive wins .
Moshood’s goal was a masterpiece – a powerful left-footed shot from 25 yards out that sailed past the Dominican goalkeeper .
This wasn’t her only notable attempt; she had an earlier shot ruled offside, and Captain Taiwo Afolabi also came close to scoring .
The Flamingos have been on fire throughout the tournament, scoring eight goals while conceding just one .
Their next challenge is a quarterfinal showdown against the United States, which promises to be an exciting match .
