2022 FIFA U17 WWC : 5 takeaways from Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to European champions Germany

The Flamingos of Nigeria have been defeated 2-1 by the German nationwide group on the ongoing FIFA U-17 Ladies’s World Cup holding in India.

Miracle Usani’s thirtieth minute strike wasn’t sufficient to present the Bankole Olowookere led aspect their first victory of the event.

Second half targets from Svea Stoldt and Mara Alber enabled the Europeans to carry out a comeback victory over Nigeria.

nigeriasoccernet.com checked out 5 issues that have been seen through the 90-minute encounter.

1) Dramatic coach: Nigerian tactician, Bankole Olowookere was stuffed with motion all through the sport.

He communicated with the women within the native dialect and dramatized his directions from the touchline.

2) Counter attacking type of play: The Nigerians allowed the European champions to dominate the sport and have a bigger chunk of the possession.

They relied closely on the tempo and energy of the forwards in inflicting havoc on the break.

3) Capacity to win balls: The Flamingos did not permit their opposition to spend a lot time on the ball whereas they approached their territory, ensuring that they utilized strain on the ball carriers.

4) Disjointed passes: Nigeria had promising moments within the recreation, however they didn’t make it rely as a result of their shortcomings within the ultimate third.

5) Opeyemi Ajakaye is a star: Regardless of not getting on the scoresheet, she was a thorn within the flesh of the Germans. Swish mover and the focus of the assault.