Nigeria beat Niger 5-0 at WAFU B U-17 Cup
In Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria’s women’s under-17 national team, the Flamingos, defeated Niger 5-0 in the opening match of the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Cup. According to Premium Times Nigeria, the match took place on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s five goals
Captain Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 16th minute, while Awawu Bashiru doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 35th. After the break, Nigeria continued to control the game but scored their third goal only in the 83rd minute, through Ohunene Sunday.
A minute later, Mary Dunstan headed in the fourth goal. Ayomide Rotimi set the final score in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
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Coach’s assessment
Flamingos head coach Akim Busari said that Niger’s team played in a low defensive block, tried to slow the game down and contain his team’s attacks. According to him, Nigeria needed to control the ball, stretch the opponents’ defence, create one-on-one situations and convert chances better.
Busari noted that his players failed to use many opportunities in the first half. He also called the match useful experience ahead of bigger tournaments, including the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The coach added that, despite the scoreline, Niger’s team has young and energetic players.
Nigeria’s next opponent at the WAFU B Cup will be Ghana. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 19.
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