Nigeria’s Flamingos started their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup journey with an impressive 4-1 win over New Zealand at Cibao Stadium. Shakirat Moshood opened the scoring just two minutes in, with goals from Taiwo Adegoke, Faridat Abdulwahab, and captain Taiwo Afolabi following. Despite a goal from New Zealand’s Hannah Saxon, Nigeria maintained control throughout the match and will face Ecuador next, with a chance to secure a spot in the knockout stages.