Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, delivered a commanding statement in their quest to reach the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup, defeating Guinea 5–0 in the first leg of their qualifying tie. The match, played at the Félix Houphouet‑Boigny Stadium, showcased Nigeria’s superiority from start to finish.
Softfootball gathered, Captain Harmony Chidi was the star of the evening, scoring a brilliant hat‑trick with goals in the 1st, 12th, and 36th minutes, setting the tone for a dominant display. Her performance reaffirmed her status as one of the brightest young talents in African women’s football.
The Flamingos extended their lead through:
- Oluwakemi Adegbuyi — who struck the fourth goal in the 39th minute.
- Mary Dunstan — who sealed the emphatic win with a composed finish in the 56th minute.
The result places Nigeria in a strong position heading into the second leg, scheduled for Saturday, 30 May 2026, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup, set to run from 17 October to 7 November 2026, will be hosted by Morocco. It marks the third edition of the tournament to be held in Africa and the second of five consecutive editions that Morocco will host through 2029.
With such a dominant first‑leg performance, the Flamingos appear well on course to secure their place on the global stage once again.
