Crunch time in Mumbai as Flamingos battle USA

There is no second chance after today’s encounter between Nigeria’s Flamingos and United States (U.S.) national U-17 women football

Flamingos feel the turf of Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, yesterday, ahead of their quarterfinal clash with the U.S…today. PHOTO: THENFF.COM.

And so, the Nigerian girls say they are in for the battle of their lives, which they believe, could alter the course of their careers if they perform well.The Flamingos lost narrowly, 1-2, to another powerhouse of women’s football, Germany, in their first match of the competition, but have since overcome stage fright and were worthy 4-0 and 2-1 winners over New Zealand and Chile respectively.

According to thenff.com, Nigeria, who would be aiming to break their quarterfinal jinx at this competition, are up against U.S. for the first time at this level and this encounter is an opportunity for the West Africans to make history.

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