Naija Suffer Second Loss For U-17 Women World Cup

Naija U-17 women team, di Flamingos, suffer narrow 1–0 loss to France for their second Group D match for 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup wey dey Rabat on Wednesday night. After dem play better pass dia first 4–1 loss to Canada, coach Bankole Olowookere girls still get defeat when Maïssa Fathallah score for 81st minute. Fathallah knack di rebound after Naija goalkeeper Elizabeth Boniface no fit clear am well. Di Flamingos start game well, dey press high and defend sharp against di French team, but dem no fit score as France defence and goalkeeper hold ground.

French team get Manchester City striker Rachael Adedini, wey fit play for Naija but dey play for France and she comot for game by half-time. Even though Naija girls show strong fight, Fathallah goal late for game make France carry di win. Now Naija dey bottom for Group D with zero points after two matches. To still get chance for knockout, Flamingos must carry win for dia last group match against Samoa on Saturday, October 25, and hope to qualify as one of best third-placed teams.