Nigeria’s Flamingos took a giant leap towards qualifying for the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup when they thrashed Liberia 4-1 in the first leg of the final qualifying round on Sunday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia.
The Flamingos are managed by coach Bankole Olowookere, dominated the game from start to finish.Abidemi Moshood opened the scoring in the 19th minute while Peace Effiong doubled the lead for Nigeria in the 29th.
Harmony Chidi put the game beyond Liberia when she scored the third goal nine minutes before halftime.
Substitute Blessing Ifitezue sealed the victory with a fourth goal 16 minutes from full time.
Liberia however managed to score a consolation goal from the penalty spot in the 87th minute.
The second leg is scheduled for next weekend at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
The 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to hold in the Dominican Republic from the 16th of October to November 3.