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U-17 WWC: Eguavoen commends Flamingos’ for sailing to semi finals
By Adeleye Kunle
Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has hailed Nigeria’s Under 17 team, also known as the Flamingos for qualifying for the semi-finals of this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Track news reports that goalkeeper Faith Omilana proved her class as the Flamingos sailed into the semi-finals at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout win against the United States of America at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
It is the first time the Flamingos would make it to the semi-final of the competition.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes with Omilana making a number of crucial saves to keep the Flamingos in the mix.
The 16-year-old shot-stopper also saved two penalties to help the Flamingos beat the Americans.
Reacting, Eguavoen, in a tweet via his Twitter handle, backed the Flamingos to go all the way to the final.
“Massive well done to the girls for a well-deserved victory against one of the best Nations in women’s football. Hats off to Coach Bankole as well,” Eguavoen tweeted.
“We’re going all the way!
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