BREAKING: U-17 WWC – Flamingos floor Germany, secure third position
Nigeria’s Flamingos finished in third position at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after edging out Germany 3-2 on penalties in their third-place encounter in Mumbai on Sunday afternoon.It was Nigeria’s best finish in the history of the competition.Opeyemi Ajakaye opened scoring for Nigeria on 20 minutes with a fine finish.Aminat Bello almost doubled Nigeria’s lead two minutes later but her effort narrowly missed target.
The Flamingos maintained their dominance throughout the first half but were unable to add to their lead.Substitute Etim Edidiong added the third goal for the Flamingos in the 63rd minute.The Germans piled pressure on the Flamingos afterwards but were unable to find a way back.Loreen Bender levelled scores for Germany on the dot of 90 minutes.