According to a report by Flashscore on Friday, October 23, 2026, Nigeria’s Flamingos delivered an impressive first-half performance against North Korea at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, establishing a 2-0 lead at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.

Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Oluebube Umejiaku scored in the opening half to give Nigeria a comfortable advantage heading into the break. Mary Dunstan and Tosin Rafiu also featured among the team’s standout performers as the Flamingos put up an encouraging display against their Asian opponents.

Oluwakemi Adegbuyi

Adegbuyi played a crucial role in Nigeria’s strong start, opening the scoring in the 15th minute. Her early goal gave the Flamingos the advantage and provided the team with a solid foundation for the remainder of the first half.

The early breakthrough was significant in a match of such importance, allowing Nigeria to settle into the contest with a lead. Adegbuyi’s contribution made her one of the key players in the opening 45 minutes as the Flamingos took control of the scoreline.

Oluebube Umejiaku

Umejiaku further strengthened Nigeria’s position by scoring in the 38th minute to double the team’s lead. Her effort came just seven minutes before half-time, giving the Flamingos a two-goal cushion going into the interval.

The goal increased the pressure on North Korea, which now faced a more difficult task in the second half. With Adegbuyi and Umejiaku both finding the net, Nigeria benefited from the contributions of two different goalscorers.

Mary Dunstan

Dunstan was also among Nigeria’s notable performers during the opening half. Her contribution formed part of the Flamingos’ overall effort as they worked to maintain their advantage against North Korea in the global youth competition.

Tosin Rafiu

Rafiu also earned recognition among Nigeria’s four standout players in the first half. Her performance contributed to the Flamingos’ encouraging display as they headed into the break with a 2-0 advantage in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup encounter.