Nigeria women’s under-17 football team defeated host, Dominican Republic in their final group stage stage game in the early hours of Wednesday.
Shakirat Moshood’s late left-footed strike ensured the Flamingos finished the group stage with 9 points, 9 goals scored and 1 conceded.
The Flamingos dominated from start to finish in a game where Dominican Republic decided to play in a low block.
The Flamingos created loads of chances in the game most with long range efforts as the host defended deep.
Taiwo Adegoke had the chance to give the Flamingos the lead on the 70th minute but missed a sitter.
Shakirat Moshood’s left-footed strike from the left flank on the 89th minute give the Flamingos the win as they matched into the quarter-finals.
The Flamingos will take on the United States in the quarter-finals on Saturday as they continue their quest to glory.
