2024 FIFA U-17 WWC: Nigeria defeats Dominican Republic

Date:

Share post:

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Nigeria gabbed the 9 points at stake in Group A after thumbing hosts, Dominican Republic, 1-0 early Wednesday at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Nigerian win came just one minute to the end of the match (89th) through Shakirat Moshood.

The win is Nigeria’s third in the group, following their 4-1 win over New Zealand on 16 October and the 4-0 victory over Ecuador on the 19th of October.

The wins gave them the maximum 9 points, the group top spot and a confirmed qualifications for the quarter-final.

From Group A, therefore, Nigeria and Ecuador, which grabbed 6 points from three matches, went through to the knockout stage.

Other qualifiers were Ecuador in Group A, Spain and United States of America (USA) in Group B and North Korea and England from Group C.

The other two African teams in the tournament, Kenya and Zambia, have since been eliminated from Groups C and D respectively, even with last group matches scheduled for later Wednesday.

spot_img

Related articles

Abakaliki residents to enjoy water from Oferekpe water scheme

Oferekpe, Nigeria - Residents of the Ebonyi state capital, Abakaliki, who hitherto have lacked water, will be inundated...

War Crimes: Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas commander issued arrest warrants

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former...

Finland Govt arrest Simon Ekpa for spreading terrorist propaganda 

The engine of crisis in the Eastern part of Nigeria and the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous...

President: Lawmakers reject Bill for a six-year single term

Members of the House of Representatives have rejected a bill seeking to introduce a six-year single term for...