Flamingos rout Niger 5-0 in WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

Author: Mike OyebolaPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Flamingos rout Niger 5-0 in WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup

Nigeria’s Flamingos thrashed Niger 5-0 in their opening fixture at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup. Captain Harmony Chidi opened the scoring in the 16th minute, followed by a goal from Awawu Bashiru before halftime. In the second half, Ohunene Sunday, Mary Dunstan, and Ayomide Rotimi added three more goals, sealing the emphatic victory.

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