Nigeria’s Flamingos were defeated 2-1 by Germany in their group B opening match at the 8th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in India.
Nigeria surrendered an early lead and got punished by the Germans at the Pandit Jawaharlal Stadium in Goa on Tuesday.
The Bankole Olowookere-led girls flexed their talents and ambition as equals to the Europeans in the early stage of the game with Opeyemi Ajakaiye and Omowunmi Bello proving a handful for their opposition.
However, fatigue and tactical lapse meant Nigeria dropped their intensity and Germany made most of the chances they were ceded.
The Flamingos — currently third in the group — will face New Zealand on Friday before playing their final group game against Chile on Monday.