Coach Olowookere is ready to lead the Flamingos over Ecuador and into the knockout stages of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
Nigeria's under-17 women's team known as the Flamingos are ready to return to the pitch and pick up maximum points.
21:40 - 17.10.2024
Nigeria vs Ecuador: Time and where to watch Flamingos 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2nd group game
Don't sleep, check out when the Flamingos of Nigeria take on Ecuador in their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup second group game.
In their second Group A encounter of the 2017 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup championships in the Dominican Republic, the Flamingos take on debutants Ecuador on Saturday.
22:55 - 16.10.2024
Nigeria 4-1 New Zealand: Flamingos run riot in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup opener
In their opener of the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Nigeria's Flamingos demolished New Zealand 4-1.
Nigeria's victory on Wednesday propelled them to the top of Group A, with a superior goal differential over Ecuador, who defeated the Dominican Republic 2-0.
Flamingos target victory against Ecuador
Head coach Bankole Olowookere is certain that the Flamingos will have another fantastic day at work picking up three points.
He said, “Our tournament strategy is to focus on the next match, take it one match at a time.
"We need not look farther than the next match, and now, we have Ecuador in our sights.
"The Ecuadorians have shown, with their defeat of the host nation, that they may be debutants but not a team to be taken for granted.
“The players have recovered well from their opening match victory over New Zealand and we are ready for Ecuador.
"We know that three points in that game will all but get us into the knock-out stage. It is an opportunity we will not allow to slip out of our hands.”
Goalscorers against New Zealand Taiwo Adegoke, Faridat Abdulwahab, Taiwo Moshood, and skipper Taiwo Afolabi will aim to add to their tally against the South American team.
Harmony Chidi who scored the most goals in the qualification campaign will aim to open her account for goals.
The game between Nigeria and Ecuador will take place at the same CFC Stadium where the Flamingos destroyed the New Zealanders.