New Zealand U-17 women’s national team captain, Alyssha Eglinton, has expressed confidence in her team’s readiness for their opening match against Nigeria’s Flamingos in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos, who won bronze in the last edition, will face New Zealand’s Young Football Ferns in a highly anticipated Group A clash. Both teams aim to secure an early advantage in the tournament, which is being held in the Dominican Republic.