Nigeria's Flamingos Recorded A Huge Away Win in the U17 Women World Cup Qualifiers against Guinea

Nigeria’s Flamingos recorded a huge first-leg win away at Guinea, in the first-leg first round of the 2020 FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup qualifier in Conakry on Saturday.

The Flamingos thrashed their hosts 6-1 to put themselves in a very good position to qualify for the second round.

Yemisi Samuel had a hat-trick after scoring in the 11th, 85th and 91st minutes.

Rofiat Imuran bagged a brace on 38 and 65 minutes while Chinyere Kalu scored in the third minute.

Reacting to the win, the Sports Minister wrote on his Twitter handle:  “Congratulations! Guinea 1-6 Nigeria: Flamingos record a big away wins at September 28 Stadium. The return leg with the Guineans will be on March 14 in Lagos.”