Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos have enjoyed a mixed but largely impressive record against Asian (AFC) opponents in the history of the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup, recording memorable victories and enduring a few painful defeats. Their latest triumph, a 3\u20131 victory over defending champions North Korea at the 2026 tournament in Morocco, further underlined their ability to compete against Asia\u2019s finest.<\/p>\n
With the Flamingos now preparing to face Japan in Saturday, 7 November 2026 final, Completesports.com<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s AUGUSTINE AKHILOMEN<\/strong> takes a look back at Nigeria\u2019s last six encounters with Asian opponents in the competition and assesses how the team fared in each outing.<\/p>\n 30 October 2008, New Zealand: South Korea 1\u20132 Nigeria<\/strong><\/p>\n Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos opened their campaign at the inaugural 2008 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup in New Zealand with a 2\u20131 victory over South Korea on 30 October 2008 at Wellington Stadium.<\/p>\n Read Also:FIFA U-17 WWC: Ex-Delta Queens Coach Blankson Confident Flamingos Will Beat Japan In Final<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Nigeria got off to a dream start when forward Soo Adekwagh struck within the opening minute of the match to give the Flamingos an early 1\u20130 lead. After withstanding pressure from the South Koreans, Nigeria doubled their advantage on the hour mark through Amenze Aighewi.<\/p>\n However, Ji So-yun pulled one back for South Korea late in the second half, setting up a tense finish. Nigeria\u2019s defence held firm in the closing minutes to secure all three points in Group D.<\/p>\n 5 September 2010, Trinidad & Tobago: Nigeria 3\u20132 North Korea<\/strong><\/p>\n In their opening Group B match, Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos delivered a stunning comeback victory against North Korea (DPR Korea), the inaugural 2008 U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup champions.<\/p>\n Kim Kum-jong broke the deadlock early, finishing from close range to give North Korea a 1\u20130 lead. Just three minutes later, Kim struck again to double North Korea\u2019s advantage and put the Flamingos on the back foot.<\/p>\n However, Ngozi Okobi ignited the Nigerian comeback shortly before half-time, pulling one back with a precise finish to make it 2\u20131. Okobi brought Nigeria level on the hour mark, capitalising on space in the penalty area to score her second of the afternoon.<\/p>\n Okobi completed her sensational hat-trick ten minutes from time, sealing a remarkable 3\u20132 turnaround for the Flamingos.<\/p>\n 16 September 2010, Trinidad & Tobago: Nigeria 5\u20136 (a.e.t.) South Korea \u2014 Quarter-final<\/strong><\/p>\n Widely regarded as one of the most thrilling and dramatic matches in FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup history, Nigeria and eventual tournament champions South Korea produced an 11-goal extra-time thriller. Nigeria got off to a flying start when Ngozi Okobi scored in the very first minute to put the Flamingos 1\u20130 ahead. Lee Gong-eun brought South Korea level with a well-placed finish.<\/p>\n