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Morocco 2025: Flamingos must stay humble despite win over South Africa – Olowookere

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Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere has said it is important for his team to put in more work despite their convincing win over South Africa.

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Olowookere’s side defeated their hosts 3-1 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on Saturday.

The result put the Flamingos in a good position to secure a place in the final qualifying round.

The gaffer, however, expect the Bantwana to make things difficult for his team in the second leg.

“We had a good result, but we need to improve on a few things for the next game, as I know South Africa is also going to improve,” Olowookere was quoted by safa.net.

Nigeria will host the second leg at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne next Saturday.

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U-17 WWC: NFF president, Gusau thumbs up Flamingos despite defeat to Colombia

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October 27, 2022

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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, has lauded the Flamingos despite the team’s defeat to Colombia on Wednesday.The country’s U-17 women’s side failed to reach the final at the ongoing World Cup in India after a 6-5 penalty shootout defeat to the South Americans.The semi-final encounter ended 0-0 after 90 minutes.The Flamingos put up a spirited display in the game and were a kick away from sealing a place in the final.Gusau, who was in a...

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2026 WCQ: Super Eagles must step up to beat South Africa, Benin

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Victor Ikpeba, former international player, has issued a stern warning to the Super Eagles ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin. The Nigerian team has faced a challenging start, managing only draws against Lesotho and Zimbabwe in their opening games.Currently positioned third in Group C with two points, the Super Eagles need to significantly step up their performance. Ikpeba, a member of the Nigeria Football Fe...

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