In the Under-17 Women’s World Cup, Nigeria began their campaign with a victory against China, mirroring Ghana’s successful start. Nikyiu Bala’s team secured a 2-1 win, displaying their prowess on the field.
Rasheedat Ajibade set the pace for Nigeria by scoring in the 21st minute, putting them in the lead going into halftime. After the break, Uchenna Kanu extended Nigeria’s advantage with another goal. However, China retaliated quickly, with Yuqiu Fan finding the net to narrow the deficit. Despite both teams creating scoring opportunities, the score remained unchanged.
In the group’s other fixture, Mexico dominated Colombia with a resounding 4-0 victory. On the next matchday, Nigeria is set to face Colombia in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.
