Nigeria’s Flamingos lost 4-3 to New Zealand in a friendly in Casablanca, reports Completesports.com.
It was their first defeat in 11 tune-up matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Queen Joseph broke the deadlock in the 12th minute slotting home after a perfectly-timed through ball to make it 1–0.
New Zealand responded midway through the first half as Laura Bennett equalised in the 25th minute.
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Shakirat Moshood then restored Nigeria’s lead with a stunning long-range strike in the 42nd minute, sending the team into the break 2–1 up.
Bennett struck again in the 55th minute to level things at 2–2. The New Zealand striker completed her hat-trick in the 74th minute to make it 3–2.
The Flamingos hit back almost immediately through Ayo’s fine strike from outside the box.
Candy Sienna netted a spectacular winner for New Zealand in the 80th minute.
The Flamingos will face Paraguay in their next friendly on Tuesday.
By Adeboye Amosu
6 Comments
I like it. Very good result for us. They have not conceded nor lost in any match. This will put them on their toes that anything can happen in football.
It’s good to go into any tournament with confidence but not over confidence.
They have to guard against overconfidence.
Is it the New Zealand female senior team they played?If yes,then they deserved much credit.
50 Cent, you are right.
Lol. No be only right. Na left too. They played New Zealand under 17 jor. They are playing Paraguay under 17 on Tuesday.
I have trust this time around in Remo Stars. Honestly,they can do the unthinkable against Mamelodi Sundowns. Remember Kano pillars of 2009 in the Caf champions league when they eliminated Al-Ahly of Egypt to qualify for the group stage
Good result .for the girls.
It will make them up their games before the competition.
I wish them all the best