Nigeria's Flamingos lose their World Cup opener to Poland in Rabat
Kanyinsola Yusuf pulled one back late, but Nigeria fell 2-1 in the first game of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. Puerto Rico are next on Tuesday.
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Rabat — Nigeria's under-17 women's team, the Flamingos, began their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup campaign in Morocco with a 2-1 defeat by Poland in Rabat on Saturday, Premium Times reports.
How it went
- 33' Wiktoria Skrzypczak put Poland ahead from the penalty spot after a video review.
- 63' A second Polish goal was ruled out for offside.
- 65' Natalia Skrok made it 2-0 after a poor clearance.
- 79' Substitute Kanyinsola Yusuf pulled one back shortly after coming on.
Nigeria pressed for an equaliser and appealed for a penalty in the 86th minute, but the referee kept her decision after another review. Coach Akeem Busari made four changes in the second half.
What's next
The Flamingos play Puerto Rico on Tuesday, 20 October, and Korea DPR on Friday, 23 October, in Group B.
Source: Premium Times, 17 October 2026.
