Nigeria and Mexico share spoils in pre-U17 Women’s World Cup friendly

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, played out a 1-1 draw with Mexico in a friendly match on Monday in the Dominican Republic.

The Flamingos took the lead in the 33rd minute through Faridat Abdulkareem, but the advantage was short-lived.

Just nine minutes later, Mexico’s El Tricolor equalized in the 42nd minute, ensuring a share of the spoils.

Both teams are using the friendly as part of their preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which kicks off on October 16 in the Dominican Republic.

Bankole Olowookere’s Flamingos will face the host nation, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand in Group A. Meanwhile, Mexico will compete in Group C alongside North Korea, Kenya, and England.

The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup promises to be a thrilling tournament, with teams from around the globe vying for glory.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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