Nigeria’s Flamingos reach Under-17 World Cup knockout stage after defeating Korea DPR
Nigeria defeated defending champions Korea DPR 3-1 to reach the Round of 16 at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Oluebube Umejiaku and Kanyinsola Yusuf secured the result, which left Nigeria, Poland and Korea DPR level on six points in Group B after the group stage.
Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after defeating defending champions Korea DPR 3-1 in their final Group B match, according to Premium Times and FIFA. The Nigerian team, coached by Akeem Busari, took control early. Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring in the 15th minute, giving the Flamingos an advantage against the two-time defending champions.
Nigeria doubled its lead shortly before half-time. Oluebube Umejiaku scored in the 38th minute after receiving an assist from Tosin Rafiu, leaving Korea DPR with a two-goal deficit at the interval. Kanyinsola Yusuf added a third in the 56th minute with a free-kick.
The goal put Nigeria firmly ahead and created a substantial cushion, although Korea DPR eventually reduced the margin. Yu Jong Hyang scored for Korea DPR in the 82nd minute. Nigeria held on through the closing stages to secure the victory and its place in the knockout phase.
Adegbuyi appeared to score again in the 88th minute, but a video review ruled out the effort because of a foul in the build-up. The result completed Nigeria’s group campaign with six points. The Flamingos began with a 2-1 defeat by Poland and then beat Puerto Rico 2-0 before overcoming Korea DPR.
Poland also finished on six points after defeating Puerto Rico 6-2 in the other Group B match. Premium Times reported that Poland, Nigeria and Korea DPR all ended the group stage level on points. The supplied reports do not state the final group ranking or Nigeria’s opponent in the Round of 16.
The victory was particularly notable because Korea DPR entered the match as the defending champion and had won the tournament twice, according to Premium Times. Nigeria’s three-goal performance nevertheless settled the contest before the late Korean reply. FIFA’s account highlighted the upset victory over Korea DPR and Poland’s win over Puerto Rico, while Premium Times provided the detailed scoring sequence and Nigeria’s earlier results.
Together, the reports confirm Nigeria’s advancement but do not provide further information about the knockout-stage schedule, venue or date.
Vertrix News compared the attributed reports listed below and wrote this independent synthesis. Claims remain attributed where independent verification was unavailable.
Sources
- Premium Times
- FIFA