2026 U-17 WWC: Adegbuyi Wins Player Of The Match In Flamingos’ Win Over Puerto Rico

Flamingos star Oluwakemi Adegbuyi was named player of the match following Nigeria’s impressive 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

First-half brilliance from Adegbuyi and a late insurance goal from Precious Oscar handed Nigeria their first three points of the tournament, helping the team bounce back from a narrow 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening fixture.

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Adegbuyi broke the deadlock in the 25th minute with a well-taken finish, before Oscar sealed the result by extending the lead deep into stoppage time.

The performance mirrored Adegbuyi’s standout displays during the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup, which Nigeria won in dominant fashion earlier this year.

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With confidence restored within the squad, the Flamingos must now turn their attention toward their toughest group-stage test yet against a formidable North Korean side.

While qualification hopes remain very much alive, Nigeria’s ultimate fate will rest on the outcome of the final round of Group B fixtures and the tournament’s progression criteria.

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