Flamingos To Face Mexico In U-17 Women’s World Cup Round Of 16

Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Thursday, October 29, as they seek to build on their impressive victory over defending champions North Korea.
The Nigerian youngsters secured the knockout-stage berth after finishing second in Group B with six points from three matches, setting up a challenging encounter against Mexico, who won bronze at the previous edition of the competition in 2025.
The fixture was confirmed following the conclusion of the decisive Group F matches, ending uncertainty over Nigeria’s next opponents.
The Round of 16 encounter, scheduled for Salé, presents another stern test for Hakeem Busari...