U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos defeats Liberia 4-1 in Monrovia
The Nigerian U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, secured a comfortable 4-1 victory against Liberia in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The match took place on Sunday evening at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium.
The Flamingos, under the leadership of coach Bankole Olowookere, dominated the game from the outset.
Abidemi Moshood opened the scoring in the 19th minute, setting the tone for a deluge of goals.
Just ten minutes later, Peace Effiong extended the lead with a well-placed shot.
Harmony Chidi added to Liberia’s woes, netting Nigeria’s third goal nine minutes before halftime.
Substitute Blessing Ifitezue sealed the victory with a fourth goal 16 minutes from full time.
Liberia managed to score a consolation goal from the penalty spot in the 87th minute, but it was too little, too late to challenge Nigeria’s dominance.
The reverse fixture is scheduled for next weekend at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
