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Nigeria's Flamingos advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their Round of 16 match on Thursday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, Morocco. Oluebube Umejiaku scored in the 40th minute, and Mary Dunstan added a second goal in the 71st minute. Mexico's Emily Delgado scored in stoppage time, but Nigeria held on for the win.
The Flamingos will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals on November 1 at the Mohammed VI Football Academy, Pitch 4, in Salé. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nigerian time. Nigeria finished second in Group B with six points, while Venezuela reached the last eight by defeating Germany.
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