Nigeria’s U17 Girls, the Flamingos, kept their winning streak alive at the 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup. They secured a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso U17 at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro on Monday.
The first half was tightly contested. Both teams had chances but could not score. The Flamingos, who were runners-up in the tournament's first edition in Ghana two years ago, controlled the ball and attacked often. Despite their efforts, the Burkinabe defense held strong.
At halftime, the score was still 0-0. Nigeria worked hard to find a goal but faced tough resistance. In the second half, Nigeria ramped up their efforts, looking for a way to break through. The team brought in fresh players to boost their attack and kept Burkina Faso under pressure, leading to several set-piece chances.
Finally, in the 82nd minute, Mary Dunstan scored with a great shot. This goal ignited celebrations on the Nigerian bench and shifted the game's energy in favor of the Flamingos.
Nigeria increased their lead in stoppage time. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi found the net during added time, sealing the win and confirming their victory.
Her goal at the end highlighted the Flamingos' ability to score in key moments. With this 2-0 win, the Flamingos sit at the top of the table with a perfect nine points from three matches, maintaining their unbeaten status in the tournament.
This victory strengthens their position as favorites for the trophy. Now, they look forward to their next match with confidence and momentum.
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