Captain Chidi's Hat-trick Leads Flamingos to 5-0 Victory

On May 23, 2026, Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Guinea in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round qualifier held in Abidjan. The match took place at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in the Ivorian capital, where the Nigerian team displayed their dominance right from the start. Captain Harmony Chidi delivered an outstanding performance, scoring three times.

Chidi opened the scoring dramatically with the very first kick of the game, giving the Flamingos an immediate lead. She followed this up with a powerful long-range shot in the 13th minute, extending the lead to 2-0. The team continued to apply pressure, resulting in FC Robo Queens’ forward Oluwakemi Adegbuyi scoring the third goal in the 37th minute. Just three minutes later, Chidi completed her hat-trick with a calm finish, concluding a stellar first half for the Flamingos.

After halftime, the Flamingos maintained their momentum, and in the 56th minute, Mary Dunstan added a fifth goal, securing an emphatic win for the Nigerian side. This significant result set the Flamingos on a promising path as they head into the return leg scheduled to take place in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday next week, bringing them closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals.