Despite their thrilling victory over North Korea at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Flamingos captain Azeezat Oduntan has urged her colleagues to maintain humility and focus.
In their final Group B match on Friday nite, the Flamingos shocked the reigning champs 3-1 to earn a spot in the Round of 16.
With six points from three games, Akeem Busari’s team finished second in Group B, behind North Korea, thanks to the victory.
Oduntan was proud of her teammates’ tenacity and attitude of perseverance, but she emphasised that the squad needs to stay focused as the competition goes on.s
“I’m incredibly proud of my teammates because they all made the decision to play. We must continue to fight and go forward. We just qualified for the next stage, so we’re not there yet, but I’m excited,” Oduntan told FIFA.
The Flamingos will now focus on the Round of 16 in an effort to build on their strong group-stage performance and pursue the championship.