Flamingos thrash Togo 4-0 to win the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup
Nigeria's U-17 women won all five games in Yamoussoukro, scoring 17 and conceding two, as they gear up for next month's U-17 Women's World Cup.
By John Christian Mmaduabuchi, Chief Editor
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- Nigeria beat Togo 4-0 in Sunday's final in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire
- Five wins from five, with 17 goals scored and only two conceded
- Next up: the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, starting next month
The gist in 30 seconds
- Nigeria beat Togo 4-0 in Sunday's final in Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire
- Five wins from five, with 17 goals scored and only two conceded
- Next up: the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, starting next month
Nigeria’s Flamingos are champions of West Africa’s WAFU B zone. The country’s U-17 women’s team beat Togo 4-0 in the final of the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, on Sunday 27 September, finishing the tournament with a perfect record.
Captain Harmony Chidi set the tone with two first-half penalties, before Oluebube Umejiaku added a third in the 67th minute and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi wrapped things up in the 90th.
A perfect run
The Flamingos won all five of their matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding just two. Before the final, they beat:
- Niger 5-0
- Ghana 4-2
- Burkina Faso 2-0
- Hosts Côte d’Ivoire 2-0
Beating Ghana and the hosts on the way to the title says a lot about this group’s composure. Winning away from home, in front of rival crowds, is exactly the kind of test young players need before a world stage.
Eyes on Morocco
The title is a strong warm-up for bigger things. The Flamingos are preparing for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, which starts next month, and they have pedigree at that level: Nigeria won bronze at the 2022 edition.
Emmanuel Ikpeme, the Nigeria Football Federation’s acting general secretary, backed the squad publicly. “I have confidence in the team to go to Morocco and achieve great things,” he said.
For a country that loves its Super Falcons, this is a chance to meet the next generation early. Many senior internationals came through youth sides like this one, so a few names on this team sheet could be household names within a few years. Keep an eye on the scorers from Sunday’s final.
What next: The Flamingos move into final preparations for the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco next month.
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John Christian Mmaduabuchi is a Nigerian filmmaker, creative director, and media professional with extensive experience in digital storytelling, visual journalism, and contemporary media. His Journalism interests span Nigerian and African current affairs, entertainment, culture, technology, lifestyle, media, and the people shaping public conversation. With a background in film direction and documentary production, he brings a strong visual and narrative perspective to editorial work, with particular attention to context, clarity, and compelling storytelling. John is also a creative entrepreneur focused on storytelling, entertainment, culture, and digital content. His professional experience across directing, cinematography, editing, media strategy, and emerging AI technologies gives him a broad understanding of how stories are created, distributed, and consumed in the digital age. At GistMatrix, John contributes to the development and presentation of timely, engaging, and relevant stories for a contemporary audience. His approach to editorial work is grounded in accuracy, context, responsible storytelling, and a commitment to covering stories that matter.
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