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Dominican Republic 2024™ continues to smile on Nigeria’s Super Flamingos. After a remarkable entry with a resounding victory against New Zealand (4-1), the Nigerians shone again, this time by largely dominating Ecuador with a clear score of 4-0 during their second match of the tournament . Thanks to this new demonstration of strength, the young Nigerians validated their ticket to the quarter-finals of the competition, thus continuing their impressive journey.
From the first minutes of the match, Nigeria imposed intense pressure, forcing Ecuador to retreat and defend tirelessly. After several unsuccessful attempts, the opening goal finally came in the 28th minute thanks to Shakirat Moshood. The young Nigerian striker, already in sight during the first match, perfectly exploited a defensive error from Ecuador to open the scoring. The goal put Nigeria ahead before the break, an advantage they would quickly consolidate in the second half.
Harmony Chidi, who had already distinguished herself with her dribbling and frantic running, widened the gap in the 54th minute by scoring a classy goal. This goal rewarded the constant efforts of the young Nigerian star, who was voted player of the match for his remarkable performance. The offensive festival continued when Peace Effiong added a third goal in the 66th minute, making the score 3-0. The Ecuadorians, overwhelmed in all areas of the game, were unable to react.
Nigeria was not content to manage its lead, and in the final seconds of added time, Moshood struck again (90’+6), thus definitively sealing the fate of the match with a personal double.
With this clear victory, the Super Flamingos qualified for the quarter-finals even before their last group match, taking advantage of the draw between the Dominican Republic and New Zealand to secure their place among the eight best teams in the tournament. This qualification is all the more deserved as the Nigerians were able to dominate their opponents from start to finish, showing not only impressive offensive qualities, but also a solid defense led by goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, who did not concede a goal. during this meeting.
With qualification for the quarter-finals now assured, Nigeria will be able to approach their last group match with a certain serenity. However, the Flamingos will undoubtedly look to continue this winning momentum in order to boost their confidence ahead of the knockout stages, where they will now be among the tournament favorites.
