AN 89th-minute goal helped Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, beat hosts Dominican Republic early Wednesday in Santo Domingo in the ongoing 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Flamingos finished top of Group A with nine points. The Bankole Olowookere’s side have already booked their spot in the quarter-finals after last Saturday’s 4-0 rout of Ecuador but were determined to finish their group stage campaign on a high.
Midfielder Shakirat Moshood collected the ball from 25 yards and launched a powerful left-footed strike at goal which went past the Dominican goalkeeper, marking her fourth in the tournament.
The Nigerian girls dominated proceedings but the hosts put up a resolute display at the back to keep them at bay.
Nigeria will face United States of America in the quarter-final on Saturday.
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