2026 U-17 WWC: Skrzypczak Hails Poland’s Victory Over Flamingos

Poland striker Wiktoria Skrzypczak has expressed delight following her team’s 2-1 victory over Nigeria’s Flamingos at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports.

Poland began their campaign at the tournament on a winning note, securing all three points against the Nigerian side.

Skrzypczak opened the scoring for the European side in the 33rd minute, converting a penalty to give Poland the lead.

Natalia Skrok doubled Poland’s advantage in the 65th minute before substitute Oluebube Umejiaku pulled one back for Nigeria with 11 minutes remaining.

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Despite the late goal, Poland held on to claim victory in their opening match.

Speaking after the game, Skrzypczak maintained that her side deserved the win, insisting that Poland controlled proceedings throughout the encounter.

“We controlled all of the match, so I’m very happy for the team and I hope the next will be so much better,” Skrzypczak was quoted by FIFA as saying.

The Polish forward also described scoring at the World Cup as a dream come true and expressed hope of adding to her tally in the tournament.

“It’s an incredible feeling, I feel really amazing. It was my dream to score a goal at the World Cup and I hope I can score more,” she added.

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