Nigeria’s Flamingos Qualify For U-17 Women’s W/Cup After Victory Over Benin Republic
Queen Joseph scored a hat-trick as Nigeria won 8-5 on aggregate and secured one of Africa’s four World Cup places.
- On Saturday, Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in Lomé, Togo, securing an 8-5 aggregate victory.
- Coach Akeem Busari's side entered the second leg following a 3-2 first-leg win in Ikenne, Ogun State, having previously defeated Guinea 11-0 on aggregate in the second round of qualifiers.
- Queen Joseph spearheaded the victory with a hattrick, including a strike 14 minutes from time, while Mark Akpan and Esther Stephen scored to establish a 3-1 halftime lead.
- Nigeria now joins hosts Morocco in the 24-nation tournament, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 7, 2026.
- The Flamingos have qualified for every World Cup except 2018, with their best finish a bronze medal in the 2022 edition in India, positioning them as consistent contenders.
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Flamingos qualify for U17 women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U17 female national team the Flamingos have qualified for the upcoming 2026 U17 FIFA women’s World Cup with an 8-5 aggregate win over Benin Republic. The second leg of the final qualification round was played at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, where an entertaining encounter ensued and Nigeria eventually triumphed 5-3 thanks to Queen Joseph’s hattrick. Coach Akeem Busari’s girls had secured a nail-biting 3-2 win in the first leg in I…
Flamingos through to U-17 Women's World Cup after Benin victory
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a berth at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a 5-3 victory over Benin Republic at the Stade de Kégué, Lomé on Saturday. Akeem Busari’s side won the final qualifying round contest 8-5 on aggregate. The visitors took the lead through Mark Akpan after just six minutes, while Romaine Gandonou equalised […] Flamingos through to U-17 Women’s World Cup after Benin victory
Nigeria’s Flamingos Qualify For U-17 Women’s W/Cup After Victory Over Benin Republic
The Flamingos of Nigeria have clinched a ticket to the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup following a defeat of neighbours Benin Republic in the final round of qualifiers.Nigeria qualified for the tournament after winning the second leg of the tie 5-3 on Saturday at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, advancing on an 8-5 aggregate.The Flamingos had previously secured a 3-2 victory over the Young Amazons in Ikenne, Ogun State, during the first leg of the …
Queen Joseph’s Hat-Trick Fires Flamingos Into 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup
By Samuel Akpan Sixteen-year-old Queen Joseph’s hat-trick has inspired Nigeria’s Flamingos to a thrilling 5-3 victory over Benin Republic, sealing an 8-5 aggregate win and qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Akeem Busari-coached side completed the task at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo, after needing a 75th-minute winner to edge the first leg 3-2 at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Benin showed resil…
Nigeria's Flamingos Defeat Benin in Kegue, Qualify for 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 5-3 in a thrilling second-leg qualifier on Saturday, completing an 8-5 aggregate victory. READ ALSO: Flamingos Arrive Lomé, Ready to Seal FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Ticket Against Benin The Flamingos made a dream start as Mark Akpan fired Nigeria ahead in the sixth minute. Benin responded almost immed…
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