FIFA U17 WWC: Flamingos beat Puerto Rico 2-0 to boost hopes

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, boosted their chances at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after securing a 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico in their Group B encounter in Rabat on Tuesday.
The Flamingos, who won bronze at the 2022 edition of the competition, took the lead in the 25th minute through striker Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, who converted a pass from Queen Joseph.
Nigeria started brightly, applying pressure on Puerto Rico’s defence and creating opportunities through quick passing and forward movement.
Adegbuyi’s goal rewarded the team’s early efforts and gave Nigeria greater control of the game as the first half progressed.
The Nigerian side cont...