Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, will face defending champions Korea DPR in their final Group B fixture at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Friday, October 23, as they seek to secure qualification for the Round of 16.
Nigeria Target Round of 16 Qualification After Victory Over Puerto Rico
The Flamingos head into the encounter following a 2–1 defeat to Poland with the lone goal scored by Substitute Oluebube Umejiaku in their opening match before bouncing back with a 2–0 victory over Puerto Rico in their second fixture.
Goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and substitute Precious Oscar secured Nigeria’s first win of the tournament, keeping their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage alive.
Korea DPR Arrival In World Cup with Scintillating Form
Korea DPR have established themselves as one of the strongest sides in the competition, winning their opening two matches convincingly to secure early qualification for the Round of 16.
The defending champions began their campaign with a 6–0 victory over Puerto Rico before recording a 6–1 win against Poland. With 12 goals scored and just one conceded, the Asian side have demonstrated their attacking strength ahead of their final group-stage encounter with Nigeria.
Korea DPR have won four FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup titles, in 2008, 2016, 2024 and 2025, making them the competition’s most successful team. They will now look to maintain their winning momentum as they continue their title defence.
Flamingos Face Crucial Test for Knockout Qualification
For Nigeria, Friday’s fixture presents an important opportunity to secure a place in the next round. A victory would guarantee qualification, while a draw would also secure the Flamingos a top-two finish in Group B, regardless of the outcome of the other group fixture.
However, the Nigerian Flamingos will need to remain defensively disciplined and take their chances against a Korean team that has scored freely in its opening matches.
Following their recovery against Puerto Rico, head Coach Hakeem Busari and his players will be looking to deliver another determined performance to keep Nigeria’s campaign on track.
Match Details
Fixture: Nigeria U-17 vs Korea DPR U-17
Competition: 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Kick-off: 4:00 PM WAT
Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 1, Salé/Rabat, Morocco
How to Watch Live
Football fans can watch the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup through FIFA+, with matches streamed via DAZN. Viewers should check the official tournament broadcast listings for availability in their respective territories.
