Nigeria defeated Samoa to reach the last 16
Nigeria’s Flamingos have booked their place in the Round of 16 at the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a commanding 4–0 victory over Samoa on Friday in Rabat.
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Joseph’s brace leads Nigeria’s charge
Forward Queen Joseph was the star of the night, netting twice to take her tournament tally to three goals, while captain Shakirat Moshood converted from the penalty spot.
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Defender Azeezat Oduntan added a stunning fourth with a curling effort from the wing to seal the emphatic win.
The result was exactly what Nigeria needed after a difficult start to the campaign, which saw them lose 1–4 to Canada and 0–1 to France in their opening two matches.
Focus Shifts to Round of 16
The victory means the Flamingos, bronze medallists at the 2022 edition in India advance to the Round of 16, reigniting hopes of another deep run in the tournament.
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Nigeria will now await their next opponents as they continue their quest for a maiden FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup title.
