The Flamingos of Nigeria drew inspiration from a shock assembly with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o to safe a commanding 3-1 victory over South Africa’s Bantwana, Soccernet.ng stories.
The younger Nigerian aspect, chasing a spot on the 2025 FIFA U17 Girls’s World Cup, arrived in South Africa decided, however their spirits acquired an additional increase once they met Eto’o at OR Tambo Worldwide Airport.
The four-time African Participant of the 12 months shared phrases of encouragement with the squad, and his influence was evident on the pitch.
Shakirat Moshood wasted no time translating that motivation into motion, placing Nigeria forward within the twentieth minute with a composed end.
The Flamingos continued to dominate, and their relentless strain paid off when a foul within the field led to a penalty. Concord Chidi stepped up and calmly slotted residence to double the benefit earlier than halftime.
FULL TIME! in Pretoria
South Africa 1-3 Nigeria
⚽️ Malebana 47’ (Pen)
⚽Shakirat Moshood 20’
⚽Chidi Concord 41’ (Pen)
⚽Chidi Concord 68′Our Flamingos take a primary leg benefit to the second leg subsequent week#U17WWCQ #IWD2025 #SoarFlamingos #RSANGA @thenff pic.twitter.com/ECk1dO17DG
— NGSuper_Falcons (@NGSuper_Falcons) March 8, 2025
Bantwana fought again after the break, profitable a penalty of their very own, which Malebana transformed to maintain the competition alive.
Nonetheless, the Flamingos refused to be rattled, and within the 68th minute, Chidi struck once more to revive Nigeria’s two-goal cushion, sealing a vital first-leg win.
Now holding a robust benefit, the Flamingos will return residence for the second leg on the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo subsequent Saturday the place they purpose to complete the job and transfer one step nearer to securing a World Cup ticket.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
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