By Felix Onojaiyefe
As preparations for the FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament continue, Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Flamingos has stepped up the momentum, securing a 3-1 victory in a friendly game against Turkish side, Galatasaray in Kocaeli, Turkey where they are camped.
As a morale booster ahead of the tournament, which will hold in India. The Flamingos scored first in the 26th minute of the game through Opeyemi Ajakaye, as Etim Edidiong bagged another in the 34th minute to double the lead.
In the 44th minute, Ebru Topliv pulled one back for the Turkish side and in the 77th minute completed her brace and secured the Victory for the flamingos.
Nigeria didn’t qualify for the last edition and has not gone past the quarterfinal stage on five occasions but the head coach, Bankole Olowookere revealed that they are putting all thier effort to do better than previous editions and will surely have a glorious outing this time around in India.
Nigeria will represent Africa along with the debutante duo of Tanzania and Morocco, they will be jetting off to India from Istanbul on October 6.
