By Njoku Chijioke
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, made a bold statement in their 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign with a commanding 3-1 away victory over South Africa.
The young Nigerian side displayed grit and dominance, securing a crucial first-leg advantage ahead of the return fixture on home soil.
With this victory, Coach Bankole Olowookere’s team takes a significant step toward World Cup qualification, but they must stay focused to finish the job in the second leg.
South Africa, eager to overturn the deficit, will pose a tough challenge, but the Flamingos remain in pole position to advance.
The return leg’s date and venue will be confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in the coming weeks.
