Normal Secretary of Nigeria Soccer Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi has formally welcomed the U17 Ladies Nationwide Staff, Flamingos, from the 2024 FIFA U17 Ladies’s World Cup finals within the Dominican Republic, saying the women put up a superb battle and must be inspired regardless of quarter-final elimination by the US of America.
“The Nigeria Soccer Federation is happy with the Flamingos and the efforts they put into the competitors. Two years in the past, they defeated the USA on penalties on the similar stage, on their strategy to amassing the bronze medals. That’s soccer for you.
“When you watched their video games, you’ll agree that the ladies put up a fantastic battle in each match. They swept via their group part, amassing the utmost 9 factors and scoring 9 objectives whereas conceding just one. They created a number of probabilities in opposition to the USA however have been fairly unfortunate. This can be a good group and the gamers should be inspired going ahead. I consider a superb variety of them have the talent, temperament and self-discipline to progress to the U20 squad.”
The Flamingos’ delegation returned to Nigeria on Tuesday, after the 0-2 defeat within the palms of USA in Santiago de los Caballeros ended their race within the event. The ladies had spanked New Zealand 4-1, routed Ecuador 4-0 and pipped host nation Dominican Republic 1-0 in overhauling their Group A.
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere mentioned: “Towards the USA, it was merely not our day. The ladies created alternatives however the ball simply wouldn’t go in. The Individuals took their probabilities, and that’s soccer for you. We’ll begin work instantly at elevating an excellent stronger group for the following version, because the event is now annual and the work should begin now.”
The FIFA U17 Ladies’s World Cup in Dominican Republic would be the final to be performed on biennial foundation, with the competitors to be performed yearly from subsequent 12 months and Morocco to host the primary 5 editions.
PHOTO 1: NFF Govt Committee member, Rt. Hon. Margaret Icheen (proper) with Coach Bankole and the gamers on arrival.
PHOTO 2: Gamers and officers of the U17 girls nationwide group on arrival from the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.
