The Nigeria’s under-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, beat Guinea 5-0 Saturday in their U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier in Abidjan.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny.
The Nigerian side dominated throughout, with captain Harmony Chidi delivering a standout captain’s performance.
Chidi scored immediately from kickoff, giving the Flamingos a dream start and early lead.
The forward scored again in the 13th minute with a superb long-range strike against Guinea.
The Flamingos maintained pressure, and FC Robo Queens striker Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored the third in the 37th minute.
Three minutes later, Chidi completed her hat-trick with a calm finish, capping a brilliant first-half display.
Nigeria kept the tempo after halftime, and Mary Dunstan sealed victory in the 56th minute.
The result gives the Flamingos a strong advantage before next Saturday’s return leg in Ikenne-Remo, nearing Morocco 2026 qualification. (NAN
