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Chidi's strong strike in the 54th minute allowed the Flamingos to dominate the game, earning her the Player of the Match award.
Harmony Chidi is beaming with joy after finally finding the back of the net at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
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07:40 - 20.10.2024
It can only get better - Flamingos coach boasts after 8 goals in 2 games
See what Flamingos coach Bankole Olowookere said after Nigeria defeated Ecuador 4-0 in their 2nd group game.
The Nigerian striker bagged her first goal of the tournament in their 4-0 win over debutants Ecuador on Saturday night.
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Chidi's powerful strike in the 54th minute helped the Flamingos to control the game and her performance earned her the Player of the Match award.
Speaking to FIFA.com after the game, Chidi could barely contain her excitement.
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23:00 - 19.10.2024
Nigeria's Flamingos beat Ecuador 4-0, advance to knock stage of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
In their 2nd group game, Nigeria's Flamingos advanced to the knock stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 4-0 win against Ecuador.
"I'm very happy. I don't know how to express this. It's joy for me right now because in the last game, when the goal didn't come, my coach calmed me down," she exclaimed.
Chidi's emotions highlight the importance of her coach's belief in her.
"He believes in me so much that I can do it, even when it's not coming, so I appreciate him for that and bless God for it," she continued.
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Chidi was very instrumental for the Flamingos during the qualifications round, scoring several goals to give Nigeria a spot at the World Cup.
With the victory against Ecuador, Nigeria is through to the last eight of the competition and they will be willing to surpass their bronze medal finish in 2022 in India.
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