Flamingos Defeat North Korea 3‑1 to Reach U‑17 Women’s World Cup Knockouts

Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s team, the Flamingos, secured a 3‑1 win over defending champions North Korea, earning a place in the round of 16 at the tournament in Morocco. Goals came early, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scoring in the 15th minute and the side maintaining pressure throughout the match. Coach Akeem Busari warned the squad against complacency as they look to progress further.

What we know

• Nigeria beat North Korea 3‑1 in the group stage.
• The victory advances the Flamingos to the knockout round.
• Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened scoring in the 15th minute.
• Coach Akeem Busari urged the team to stay focused.

Why it matters: The result highlights the growing strength of Nigerian women’s football on the world stage.

Sources

1. Nigeria’s Flamingos Shock North Korea To Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Knockouts – Information Nigeria, 24 Oct 2026
2. U-17 Women’s World Cup: Two African Countries Reach Round Of 16 – Naija News, 25 Oct 2026
3. 2026 U-17 WWC: Busari Warns Flamingos Must Not Get Complacent – Complete Sports, 25 Oct 2026
4. U-17 Women’s World Cup: 3 African countries qualify for Round of 16 [Full list] – Vanguard, 16 h ago
5. U-17 WWC: Flamingos Overcome North Korea, Reach Knockout Stage – The Tide, 9 h ago

Updates

• 26 Oct, 08:19 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 26 Oct, 08:12 WAT – Now also reported by The Tide
• 25 Oct, 22:46 WAT – Now also reported by Vanguard
• 25 Oct, 22:09 WAT – Summary updated with new reporting
• 25 Oct, 18:18 WAT – Story published – 3 outlets

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