{"id":3764,"date":"2026-10-29T21:02:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T21:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/flamingos-edge-mexico-2-1-to-reach-quarter-finals-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T21:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T21:02:44","slug":"flamingos-edge-mexico-2-1-to-reach-quarter-finals-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/29\/flamingos-edge-mexico-2-1-to-reach-quarter-finals-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Flamingos edge Mexico 2\u20131 to reach quarter-finals \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos<\/a> have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 encounter on Thursday in Morocco.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos scored in both halves to establish a two-goal lead before Mexico pulled one back in stoppage time at Pitch 2 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex.\n<\/p>\n

Head coach Akeem Busari retained the starting XI that defeated defending champions DPR Korea 3-1 in their final Group B fixture, with Oluebube Umejiaku starting and captain Harmony Chidi named on the bench.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: U17 World Cup: NFF backs Flamingos to beat Mexico<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Mexico made a bright start, creating early chances, but struggled to break down Nigeria\u2019s resolute defence. The Flamingos gradually settled into the contest and began to create opportunities of their own.<\/p>\n

Nigeria broke the deadlock five minutes before half-time through Umejiaku, who fired home from inside the box to register her third goal of the tournament.\n<\/p>\n

The Nigerian team continued to apply pressure after the restart, pushing Mexico deep into their own half as they sought to extend their advantage.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria eventually secured a 2-1 victory, sealing their place in the last eight and continuing their campaign for the title.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals after South America eliminated Germany. A place in the semi-finals will be at stake when the two sides meet.\n<\/p>\n

Ghana, DPR Korea, China and Brazil have also secured quarter-final places, with two spots still available.<\/p>\n

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