Flamingoes take pound of flesh against Germany; achieve record high

Nigeria ladies Underneath-17 ensured they didn’t depart India empty-handed on Sunday as they thrashed the German U-17 to win World Cup Bronze.

Flamingoes had misplaced to the Germans 2-1 within the first recreation of the match regardless of going one purpose forward within the encounter.

The bustling and energetic Opeyemi Ajakaye scored in opposition to Germany to reward her trade all through the match.

Amina Bello scored the second of the sport on the forty eighth minute whereas substitute Etim Edidiong compounded the Germans’ woes within the 63rd minute to place the Flamingoes in agency place.

The Flamingoes nevertheless allowed a return by the Germans who scored thrice to degree in opposition to the Nigerians.

They nevertheless went on to overlook three penalties throughout the shootout and Nigeria gained the sport.

It was a World Cup of many highs for the Nigerian ladies who broke the quarterfinal jinx by first qualifying for the semi remaining of the match earlier than narrowly shedding to Colombia.

The Nigerians misplaced to the South Individuals on penalties however can take positives from their sturdy ending to the match.

By reaching a 3rd place end, it means Nigeria have gained a podium end at each U-20 and U-17 ranges of girls’s soccer.

Regardless of the frustration of the semifinal, the Flamingoes and Nigerians can take solace in how extremely the crew has carried out and their new achievements on the worldwide stage.