Despite losing their first two group games at the U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, the Flamingos could still make it to the Round of 16 of the tournament.
The four third-best teams will join the top two teams from each of the six groups to the Round of 16.
The Flamingos are currently ranked sixth in the standings of the third-best teams with no points and a -4 goals’ difference.
On Saturday, they face whipping team Samoa, who have thus far conceded 10 goals in two matches, and a big win in this final Group D game and results of direct rivals like Cote d’Ivoire, Costa Rica going in their favour could open the back door for the Flamingos.
Both Cote d’Ivoire and Costa Rica are within the qualification bracket with a point each and a -3 goals difference going into the final rounds of group games.
They don’t really need a big win . Just best Samoa with 1 goal . And qualify as best third place team . But just win no need a draw. , a draw win SEnd u back to Abuja …