Germany Defeated Nigeria to Open the U-17 Women's World Cup.

At the ongoing 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Margao, India, the Nigeria U-17 Women's squad, the Flamingos, were

defeated by Germany in their opening Group B game by a score of 2-1.

In the early stages of the game, the females, under the leadership of Bankole Olowookere, bravely used their skills to play against the Europeans.

The Flamingos were given a free kick outside the penalty area when captain Alvine Dah-Zossu was fouled by Emily Wallrabenstein. In the half-hour, defender Miracle Usani successfully beat the goalkeeper with the kick. Nevertheless, four minutes into the second half, Svea Stoldt penalized the Flamingos for weak defense, and the Europeans evened the score.