Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, opened their 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup title defence with a 5-0 win over Niger Republic in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday.
Captain Harmony Chidi set Nigeria on their way in the 16th minute, finishing to give the Flamingos a deserved lead after they dominated possession and controlled the tempo from the opening whistle.
Nigeria continued to press for a second goal, with Awawu Bashiru eventually doubling the advantage with a clinical finish. Adegbuyi also found the net, but her effort was ruled out for offside.
Niger struggled to create any meaningful threat, with Nigeria goalkeeper Onyiyechi Opara largely untested throughout the first half as the Flamingos maintained control.
Flamingos turn dominance into goals
Nigeria resumed the second half with the same attacking intent, using their pace and creativity to keep Niger on the back foot.
The Flamingos remained patient in possession as they searched for more goals, with their persistence eventually rewarded late in the match.
Ohunene Sunday made it 3-0 in the 83rd minute with a well-taken finish before Mary Dunstan added a fourth to put the result beyond doubt.
Nigeria completed the rout in stoppage time when Ayomide Rotimi struck in the 94th minute to seal a 5-0 victory.
The Flamingos will now look to build on the victory as they continue their bid to retain the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup title.