Flamingos eliminated in FIFA U17 WWC quarter final after painful loss to USA

• The Nigerian U17 Women’s team, the Flamingos have been eliminated from the 2024 World Cup
• Flamingos won the group stage games against New Zealand, Ecuador and hosts Dominican Republic
• The young Falcons fell short against usual nemesis, the United States of America, in the quarter-final

The Nigerian U17 Women’s team Flamingos have been eliminated from the 2024 World Cup after a painful 2-0 quarter-final defeat to the United States of America.

Flamingos came into the knockout stages off the back of a perfect group stage where they won all three games against New Zealand, Ecuador and hosts Dominican Republic.

They struggled to cope with the quick feet and tactical brilliance of the Americans, forcing Shakirat Moshood to concede a penalty close to halftime.

Kennedy Fuller converted the penalty to take the lead into halftime. Kimmi Ascanio added the second in the 74th minute and Nigeria were unable to respond.

It was revenge for the USA, who lost to Nigeria at the same stage two years ago as they progressed to the final four. The Africans finished third in the last edition.

Source: Legit.ng