Nigeria’s Flamingos have given fans fresh hope at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after securing a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in their second Group B match.
Following their opening 2-1 defeat to Poland, the Nigerian girls entered the encounter knowing that another disappointing result would put additional pressure on their campaign. This time, however, they delivered when it mattered.
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring in the 25th minute, giving Nigeria an important advantage after a promising start. Chidi Harmony had earlier come close to finding the net, but her effort struck the crossbar.
The Flamingos maintained their lead through the remainder of the match, showing greater composure as they worked to keep Puerto Rico at bay.
Just when the contest appeared to be heading towards a narrow finish, Precious Oscar struck in the 90th minute plus three to seal the victory and send the Nigerian team into celebrations.
The result earned Nigeria their first three points of the tournament and revived their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Coach Akeem Busari’s team will need to build on the performance as the group campaign continues. Their next challenge is particularly demanding, with two-time defending champions North Korea awaiting them in the final group fixture.
The Flamingos cannot afford to relax, but the victory has given the players renewed confidence and a valuable boost after their opening setback.
For Nigerian supporters, the result is a reminder that the team still has an opportunity to make a strong impression on the global stage.
With the group race still unfolding, attention now turns to whether Nigeria can maintain the momentum and secure a place in the Round of 16.
