Flamingos Beat Mexico 2-1 to Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals

Nigeria’s Flamingos have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after a 2-1 win over Mexico in the Round of 16. Oluebube Umejiaku gave Nigeria the lead in the 40th minute after capitalising on a defensive error. Mary Dunstan doubled the advantage in the 71st minute, volleying home after Mexico’s goalkeeper failed to clear a cross. Mexico pulled one back through Emily Delgado in the 10th minute of added time, but the Flamingos held firm to secure their place in the last eight. Nigeria will face Venezuela on Sunday, November 1, after Venezuela’s 1-0 victory over Germany.

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