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U17 Women’s World Cup: North Korea defeats Poland, advances to semis

U17 Women’s World Cup: North Korea defeats Poland, advances to semis

A first half strike from joint adidas Golden Boot leader Choe Rim-jong secured Korea DPR’s quarter-final victory over Poland. The win advances the Koreans to the semi finals of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Dominican Republic. Korea DPR took just a quarter of an hour to break the Polish backline, who haven’t conceded

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U17 Women’s World Cup: USA dumps Nigeria to qualify for semis

U17 Women’s World Cup: USA dumps Nigeria to qualify for semis

Kennedy Fuller and Kimmi Ascanio’s goals gifted USA a win over Nigeria, into the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. In a rematch of their 2022 edition quarter-final loss to the African giant, USA avenged the loss to advance. The win makes it the first time USA qualifies to the semi-finals since the

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U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria defeats hosts nation to top the group, set up USA quarters

U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria defeats hosts nation to top the group, set up USA quarters

The Flamingoes of Nigeria defeated Dominican Republic 1-0, courtesy of a late wonder goal from Shakirat Moshood. The host nation displayed solid defense but later fell to a late goal, as the Flamingos set up a second straight quarterfinal clash with USA. Goalkeeper Jaylene Rondon also had the Dominican Republic on course for their second

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U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria crushes Ecuador, qualifies for quarters

U17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria crushes Ecuador, qualifies for quarters

Nigeria qualified for the quarter finals of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after a commanding victory over Ecuador. Goals from Shakirat Moshood, Harmony Chidi, Peace Effiong gave the Flamigoes the win over the South Americans, at Dominican Republic. Nigeria tops Group A after collecting their second victory, scoring eight goals in total. The

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U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos begin campaign with an emphatic victory

U17 Women’s World Cup: Flamingos begin campaign with an emphatic victory

Nigeria kickstart their 2024 U17 Women’s World Cup campaign with a heavy 4-1 win over New Zealand. The Flamingos had a high-flying attack against the Oceanians as they soared to victory to open their Group A campaign in the Dominican Republic. The Africans started brightly, scoring three goals before the half-hour mark. Shakirat Moshood opened

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