Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, delivered a commanding performance at the Remo Stars Stadium, defeating Algeria 4-0 in the first leg of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifying tie. The emphatic win gives Nigeria a significant advantage heading into the return leg on April 25 in Algeria.
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⚽ First-Half Brilliance Powers Flamingos
The Flamingos wasted no time asserting dominance. In the 1st minute, Queen Joseph capitalized on a defensive error to open the scoring, sending a clear message of intent.
By the 13th minute, Zainab Raji doubled Nigeria’s advantage with a dazzling solo run and a composed finish. Just four minutes later, Queen Joseph struck again, this time with a stunning effort from outside the box to complete her brace and put the Flamingos up 3-0 before the 20-minute mark.
Second-Half Control and Late Finish
The second half saw Nigeria’s U17 team maintain control of the game, dominating possession and creating numerous chances, while keeping Algeria’s attack quiet.
The final goal came in stoppage time as Aishat Animashaun curled in a beautiful strike from the edge of the area in the 90th minute, sealing a 4-0 win and putting the Flamingos firmly in command of the two-legged fixture.
Match Highlights: Watch Flamingos vs Algeria U17 Goals
Key Match Stats
| Category | Nigeria U17 | Algeria U17 |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 1 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls Committed | 8 | 10 |
What’s Next for the Flamingos?
With a 4-0 aggregate lead, Nigeria will travel to Algeria for the second leg on April 25, needing only a disciplined performance to advance to the next round of the qualifiers for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2025.
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Why This Matters for Women’s Football in Nigeria
This result not only highlights the Flamingos’ attacking prowess but also underscores the growth of women’s football in Nigeria, as young talents continue to shine on the continental and global stages. The confident display reinforces Nigeria’s status as a dominant force in youth women’s football across Africa.
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Match Summary
- Competition: FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier – First Leg
- Venue: Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne
- Date: April 14, 2025
- Final Score: Nigeria U17 4–0 Algeria U17
- Goalscorers:
- Queen Joseph (1’, 17’)
- Zainab Raji (13’)
- Aishat Animashaun (90’)
Stay tuned to Forema Media for full coverage of the second leg, match previews, and exclusive interviews as the Flamingos chase World Cup qualification.
