Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after securing a 2-1 victory over Mexico in their Round of 16 encounter.

Goals from Oluebube Umejiaku and Mary Akpan Dunstan ensured Nigeria progressed to the last eight, despite a late response from the Mexican side.

Umejiaku opened the scoring in the 40th minute, giving the Flamingos a crucial advantage before the break.

Nigeria continued to press after the restart and doubled their lead in the 72nd minute through Akpan Dunstan, putting the West African side in a strong position to secure qualification.

Mexico, however, refused to give up and reduced the deficit in the 90+11th minute when Emily Delgado found the back of the net.

The late goal added tension to the closing moments, but the Flamingos held on to their advantage to seal a 2-1 victory and book their place in the quarter-finals.

Nigeria will now face Venezuela in the quarter-final as they continue their quest for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.