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It is the Football Academy Mohammed VI (Pitch 2) in Moroccan city of Sal\u00e9 that Nigeria\u2019s U17 women national team, the Flamingos, will on Sunday begin their campaign for this year\u2019s FIFA U17 Women\u2019s World Cup against Canada. This will be the second meeting between these two sides at this level \u2013 with the first ending in a 1-1 draw.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, thirteen years later, the stakes are higher, the teams are more evolved, and the Flamingos are ready to show how far they\u2019ve come under Coach Bankole Olowookere. The Flamingos arrived in Rabat full of confidence after a strong preparation phase that saw them play several high-intensity warm-up matches.<\/p>\n

They recorded double-digit wins, scored freely, and displayed sharp movement and creativity across the final third \u2014 hallmarks of Olowookere\u2019s \u201chigh-pressing football\u201d philosophy. The girls showed tenacity, depth, and the capacity to react under pressure when they triumphed 3\u20132 over Paraguay after narrowly losing to New Zealand in one of their test matches.<\/p>\n

All eyes will now be on their World Cup opener, where discipline, composure, and efficient finishing will be key against a well-organized Canadian side who come into this fixture known for their tactical structure, physical strength, and compact defensive shape. The North Americans have proven tough customers for African teams in past youth tournaments, and Sunday\u2019s clash will test Nigeria\u2019s ability to handle sustained physical pressure while maintaining their attacking rhythm.<\/p>\n

Nigeria\u2019s ambitions are much more than just advancing from the group. After their impressive run to third place in India in 2022 and quarterfinals in the last edition in the Dominican Republic, the Flamingos are hungry to push further \u2014 and a strong opening result against Canada would send a clear message of intent to the rest of Group D, which also includes France and Samoa.<\/p>\n

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