FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos get Group A pairing

Posted : 23 June 2024

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Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, received their Group A assignment in the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup draw recently announced by FIFA. Bankole Olowookere's squad found themselves grouped alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand following the draw held in Santo Domingo on Saturday.

Throughout the qualifying campaign, the Flamingos showcased their dominance, starting with a resounding 12-0 aggregate victory over the Central African Republic (CAR). They continued their impressive form with a 7-1 aggregate win against Burkina Faso and sealed their place in the World Cup with a 6-1 aggregate triumph over Liberia, marking their seventh appearance in this prestigious tournament.

After securing a bronze medal in the previous edition of the World Cup in 2022, Olowookere and his team are eager to build on their success and aim for even greater heights. Africa has yet to produce a world champion at the U-17 level, and the Flamingos are determined to make history by going beyond their previous achievements.

The Flamingos enter the tournament as favorites to progress from Group A, given their strong track record in the U-17 Women’s World Cup. They have advanced to the knockout stages in four out of their six previous participations, showcasing their consistency and competitive prowess on the global stage.

In Group A, the Flamingos will face tough competition from hosts Dominican Republic, who will undoubtedly have home advantage, as well as Ecuador and New Zealand, both of whom will present unique challenges with their own styles of play and strategies.

The full draw for the tournament revealed other intriguing matchups across the groups. Group B features heavyweights like Spain and the USA, alongside South Africa and Colombia. Group C sees Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, and England battling it out, while Group D includes Japan, Poland, Brazil, and Zambia, promising exciting clashes from the start of the tournament.

As the Flamingos prepare for their upcoming matches, they carry the hopes of Nigerian football fans and aspire to make their mark once again on the global stage. With determination, skill, and tactical acumen, they aim to navigate through a competitive group and advance towards their ultimate goal of championship glory.

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos get Group A pairing

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