The well-drilled Germans scored twice in the second period to scoop all three points.
Donning the old jersey Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team yesterday succumbed to the European champions’ pressure in a 2-1 tightly contested encounter in their opening match at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Goa, India.
The three-time quarterfinalist started on a bright note when the team top goalscorer Opeyemi Ajakaye hit the woodwork in the 18th minute.
Dah Zossu Alvine was brought down in a dangerous and Miracle Usani put the Flamingos in front from the resulting free kick in the 30th minute.
Goalkeeper Faith Omilana came up with two great saves to preserve Nigeria’s lead as the Flamingos led 1-0 at the break.
With their never die spirit, the German machines found the equalizer from the corner kick through Hamburg forward Svea Stold just four minutes into the second half, before Mara Alber finished a counter-attacking move to put Germany in front in the 61st minute.
The Flamingos will be back on the turf of Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday to seek victory against New Zealand.
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