Nigeria’s Flamingos lost 4-1 to Canada in the opening match of their U17 Women’s World Cup match at the Mohammed VI Football Academy pitch on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The Nigerian team conceded three goals in the last 18 minutes of the encounter — including two in the final 10 minutes — to start their Group D adventure with defeat.
Gabriela Istocki opened score for Canada after two minutes before Queen Joseph restored parity for the Flamingos following a scramble as the first half ended 1-all.
However, it was a different turn of event as substitutions from the Canadians paid off as Melisa Kekic restored the lead on 73 minutes before a brace from Julia Amireh seal the deal following a couple of defensive errors.
The Flamingos will now turn their attention to Wednesday against France in their second group game.
Uche Dozie