New Zealand coach Alana Gunn has reacted to her team’s loss to Nigeria in their opening fixture at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
The Young Football Ferns were thrashed 4-1 by Bankole Olowookere’s side on Wednesday night.
The Oceania champions conceded three goals in the first 28 minutes of the game.
Shakirat Moshood, Khadijat Adegoke and Faridat Abdulwahab were all on target for Nigeria during that period.
Talented playmaker Taiwo Afolabi scored Nigeria’s fourth goal on 55 minutes.
Hannah Saxon scored New Zealand’s only goal of the game on the hour mark.
“A goal is massive for us. It’s an awesome achievement from the team and especially for Hannah, she’ll remember that type of moment forever,” Gunn was quoted by FIFA.com after the game.
New Zealand will take on hosts Dominican Republic in their next game.
