THE Flamingos dvanced to the round of 16 of the Morocco 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s Cup following a 4-0 demolition of Samoa today.
The Nigerian side qualified for the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams despite losing their first two group games.
Queen Joseph struck twice for the Flamingos before the break, the goals set by Shakirat Moshood and Nguemo Terlumun.
Moshood converted a penalty in between Joseph’s two goals as the Flamingos dominated Samoa, who ended the tournament without a single point.
Flamingos captain Moshood had the opportunity to add a fourth from the spot early in the second half, but her similar effort was easily saved by Grace Ae.
However, the goalkeeper was unable to keep out Azeezat Oduntan’s curling effort as Samoa bowed out.
Canada secured top spot in the group and avoided a clash with Spain in the Round of 16 with a battling 2-1 victory over already-qualified France.
Melisa Kekic broke the deadlock in the 14th minute when she pounced on a loose ball after a corner and struck high into the net from close range.
There was a scare for the North Americans moments later after a mix-up between goalkeeper Khadijah Cisse and defender Bridget Mutipula, with the ball clipping ....
Canada continued to press and doubled their lead early in the second half when France defender Oceane Moreau Tranchant diverted the ball into her own net in trying to defend a dangerous left-wing cross from Reed Tingley.
France pulled a goal back through a Lea Morissaint header but the Canadians held on despite being reduced to 10 players after Tingley picked up two yellow cards.