Two goals from Nigeria's Flamingos were enough to send Mexico home and book a quarter-final spot at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The final score, 2-1, was tight enough to keep everyone on edge, but the Flamingos held their nerve when it mattered most.
Nigeria's young women are now among the last eight teams standing in the tournament, a serious statement of intent from a squad that continues to punch above its weight on the global stage.
The quarter-final awaits, and if this group stage showing is anything to go by, the Flamingos are not done making noise just yet.
Originally published by BusinessDay.