The Flamingos celebrate their win |
Nigeria continued their impressive run in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, securing a commanding 4-0 victory over Ecuador in Santiago de los Caballeros on October 19, 2024.
Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring with a penalty, followed by goals from Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong.
Moshood capped the match with her second goal in stoppage time.
With this win, Nigeria remains at the top of Group A, showcasing their strength as serious contenders for the title.
Through two matches at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024™, Nigeria have looked the part of a contender, as they confidently marched past Ecuador to collect their second victory, remaining at the top of Group A, a FIFA news report said.
It wrote: “The African side asserted their authority from the start and the pressure they mounted bore fruit midway through the first half when midfield dynamo Taiwo Afolabi was fouled in the area and Shakirat Moshood converted to break the deadlock.
“Outside of a few late first half moments for Ecuador, Nigeria were in control, and their skill and pace really came to the fore in the second stanza. Harmony Chidi scored her first goal of the tournament on a powerful right-footed strike, before an error from substitute Ecuador goalkeeper Melany Pozo allowed Peace Effiong to slot home into an open net. Moshood then capped the festivities with her second of the day in stoppage time on a stellar hit off a Chidi back-pass.”
Nigeria goals: Shakirat Moshood (28, 90+6), Harmony Chidi (54), Peace Effiong (66) Player of the Match: Harmony Chidi (Nigeria)
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