Flamingos defeat Burkina Faso 2-0, keep perfect WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup record
Nigeria's Flamingos secured a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup match held in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire on Monday, September 21, 2026. Mary Dunstan broke the deadlock eight minutes from full time, and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi added a second goal in stoppage time to seal the win. The Flamingos dominated possession throughout, though the Burkinabe defence held firm in the first half to keep the scores level.
The win extends Nigeria's perfect start in the tournament to three matches and nine points, positioning the team strongly for the knockout stages. This performance highlights the continued growth of Nigeria's women's youth football program and adds momentum ahead of future CAF and FIFA U-17 women's competitions. For fans, it's a reminder of the talent emerging in the national setup and an opportunity to follow the team's progress in the remaining cup fixtures.
With the group stage concluded, the Flamingos await the semifinal draw. Will you be watching the next match to see if they can carry this form into the later stages, and how do you think this success will impact investment in girls' football at the grassroots level?