The Nation Newspaper Flamingos hammer Liberia to brighten World Cup hopes
bronze medallists Nigeria routed Liberia 4-1 in a fast-paced FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg encounter in Monrovia.
Nigeria got the ball into the net after 14 minutes, but Chadian referee Lare Lamngar ruled it off. Not to be deterred or discouraged, the Flamingos poured forward once again, and in the 19th minute, Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring from a sweet solo run. On resumption, Nigeria continued to dominate, and substitute Blessing Ifitezue made it four with 16 minutes left.
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