Nigeria's U-17 Women's team, the Flamingos, secured a hard-fought win against Burkina Faso, preserving their 100 per cent record in the WAFU-B U-17 Women's Cup. The match saw Mary Dunstan and Oluwakemi Adegbuyi score late goals, sending Nigeria to the top of the group. Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari praised his players for their patience in breaking down a stubborn Burkina Faso side.
Busari revealed that Nigeria had anticipated Burkina Faso's defensive approach before the game. He explained that Burkina Faso's deep defensive structure made it difficult for the Flamingos to impose themselves. According to Busari, Nigeria had chances in the early minutes of the first half but failed to convert, which allowed Burkina Faso to remain committed to their game plan.
The coach attributed Burkina Faso's ability to stay in the game to their reliance on long balls and a deep defensive block. This tactic made it challenging for Nigeria to find spaces and create scoring opportunities. Busari acknowledged that Burkina Faso's approach was difficult for his team to overcome, requiring them to be patient and composed.
Busari emphasized the need for his young players to remain calm and not rush their attacking decisions. He noted that the longer Nigeria went without a goal, the more confidence Burkina Faso gained from their tactical approach. The coach stressed that the encounter was a clear demonstration of the tactical side of the game.
The Flamingos coach praised the quality of coaching across African football, giving credit to Burkina Faso for executing their plan. He acknowledged that Burkina Faso's tactics were effective until Nigeria was able to score and gain the upper hand. Busari described the match as a good game for both sides.
The win ensured Nigeria maintained their perfect start to the competition, with the Flamingos now sitting top of the group. Busari's team will look to continue their winning form as the WAFU-B U-17 Women's Cup continues. The coach's praise for his players' patience and Burkina Faso's tactical approach highlights the competitive nature of the tournament.
The match against Burkina Faso was Nigeria's latest outing in the WAFU-B U-17 Women's Cup, where they have been impressive so far. With the win, Nigeria has demonstrated their ability to adapt to different tactical approaches and grind out results. The Flamingos will look to build on this momentum in their future matches.
Key points
- Nigeria maintains perfect start to WAFU-B U-17 Women's Cup
- Flamingos coach Akeem Busari praises players for patience against Burkina Faso
- Burkina Faso's tactical approach made it difficult for Nigeria to score early goals
