Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, secured their place in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a dominant 4-0 win over Ecuador in their second group match, Soccernet.ng reports.
This victory followed their impressive 4-1 triumph over New Zealand in their opening game, giving the team a perfect six points from two matches, with eight goals scored and only one conceded.
Shakirat Moshood, one of Nigeria's standout performers, opened the scoring in the first half, converting a penalty in the 26th minute after captain Taiwo Afolabi was fouled inside the box.
Moshood, who had earlier scored one of the tournament's fastest goals in the previous match, displayed her clinical finishing once again.
Pacy forward Peace Effiong was a constant threat and added to the tally with her first goal of the tournament, capitalizing on a defensive mix-up by the Ecuadorians.
