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Nigeria’s under-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, sent another powerful statement to the rest of Africa on Sunday, completing an emphatic 11-0 overall destruction of Guinea to book their place in the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.
Having dismantled the Guineans 5-0 away from home in the first leg, the Flamingos returned to the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and put up an even more ruthless performance, claiming a 6-0 victory in front of their home fans.
The result sealed an overwhelming 11-0 aggregate victory and left Nigeria just one hurdle away from securing a place in the final. FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Morocco.
For a team that head coach Akeem Busari still describes as “a work in progress,” the Flamingos looked every inch the team ready to conquer Africa once again.
Flamingos coach refused to celebrate early
Before the second leg, Busari repeatedly warned that the qualifying tie was far from over despite the first leg advantage.
The coach insisted that his players must remain focused and continue to develop the mentality necessary to compete at the highest level.
“As I said before the first game, the team is still in the process of being built.” Busari said.
“What we did in Guinea happened in Guinea.”
“We want to continue from where we stopped. It’s not about changing the team, it’s about consistency and what we want to instill in them.”
“It’s about a team mentality because the Guineans want to counterattack and show their strength. We want to see how our players respond in these types of situations. These are the things that will help us when we get to more challenging levels.”
Busari also emphasized that you should never underestimate any opponent.
“I don’t rule out any team when we get to the tournaments. Every team has a role to play and at the end of it all, one team will win.”
“We will leave no stone unturned. We want you to know that this is Nigeria and we know how to do it better.”
Even with a five-goal lead, the coach saw the second leg as a crucial opportunity for the team.
How the Flamingos built their lead in the first leg
Nigeria had practically finished the competition in the first leg played at the Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan.
The Flamingos came to life from the first seconds.
Captain Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the first minute before doubling Nigeria’s lead in the 13th minute with a stunning shot from outside the penalty area.
Coach Busari’s team dominated possession and territory throughout the match and got their reward again in the 37th minute when Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scored to make it 3-0.
Three minutes later, Chidi completed his hat-trick and Nigeria’s fourth goal of the afternoon.
The second half brought more misery for Guinea as Mary Dunstan added a fifth goal in the 56th minute to complete a comprehensive 5-0 victory.
The result left Guinea facing an almost impossible task heading into the second leg.
Guinea arrived expecting a miracle
Guinea coach Amadou Kain Camara remained optimistic despite the crushing first-leg defeat.
Before the match, he praised the hospitality shown by Nigeria.
“Before we start, I really want to thank the Nigerian Football Federation for the way they received us and welcomed us.”
“They made us feel at home.”
“We know that Nigeria is a strong team and we have also prepared for this match. We believe that when we come to this match, we will do our best.”
“Camara also insisted that his team would continue fighting despite the deficit.”
“We know we lost 5-0, but we have prepared and are ready for this match. We are ready to do our best to make sure we come out victorious.”
Guinea captain Aicha Kouyate echoed that confidence.
“We’re going to do everything we can to see how we can play this game and win.”
“Unfortunately for the visitors, the reality turned out to be very different.”
Flamingos turn Ikenne into a festival Goal
From the opening whistle in Ikenne, Nigeria showed no intention of protecting their lead.
Instead, they attacked relentlessly.
The breakthrough came in the ninth minute when Oluwakemi Adegbuyi confidently finished to make it 1-0.
The goal immediately set the tone for another one-sided encounter.
In the 21st minute, first leg hat-trick hero Harmony Chidi scored again to double Nigeria’s lead.
Just two minutes later, Queen Joseph joined the party, making it 3-0 as the Flemings overwhelmed Guinea with wave after wave of attacks.
Adegbuyi scored his second goal of the afternoon in the 32nd minute.
Before Guinea could recover, Chidi scored once again in the 34th minute to complete his double and send Nigeria into the break with a staggering 5-0 lead on the day and 10-0 on aggregate.
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No mercy after the break
Even though the tie was already practically resolved, the Flamencos maintained their intensity.
The hosts continued to dominate possession, creating chances and stifling Guinea’s attempts to respond.
Their persistence was rewarded again in the 70th minute, when Precious Oscar added the sixth goal of the afternoon.
The final whistle confirmed a remarkable 6-0 victory and an even more surprising 11-0 overall success.
Result of the second leg
Nigeria U17 6-0 Guinea U17 (11-0 Added)
Scorers:
- Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (9′, 32′)
- chidi harmony (21′, 34′)
- queen joseph (23′)
- Beautiful Oscar (70′)
One last obstacle remains
The Flamencos now advance to the third and final qualifying round, where a place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 awaits them.
Between Nigeria and Morocco lies neighboring Benin.
The decisive qualifying battle will be played in two games:
- First leg: July 3 to 5
- Second stage: July 10 to 12
Other parts of the final qualifying round:
- Senegal vs Ghana
- Zambia vs Ethiopia
- South Africa vs Kenya
Nigeria’s dream of playing in the World Cup shines brighter than ever
With 11 goals scored, none conceded and a team brimming with confidence, quality and attacking power, the Flamingos have become one of the strongest teams left in the qualifying series.
Ikenne’s message could not have been clearer.
Guinea arrived hoping for a comeback, but instead witnessed a football masterclass.
Now only Benin stands between the Flamencos and another appearance on youth women’s football’s biggest stage.
And judging by the destruction left on two legs, Nigeria’s teen stars show no signs of slowing down.
