Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Yusuf earned Player of the Match honours after scoring in the Flamingos’ 3-1 triumph over North Korea at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Oluebube extended Nigeria’s lead 13 minutes later, giving the West Africans a two-goal advantage at the break.
Yusuf strengthened Nigeria’s position in the 58th minute with an impressive finish, drawing celebrations from the team’s technical crew.
North Korea reduced the deficit through Yu Jong-Hyang in the 82nd minute, but the Flamingos maintained their lead until the final whistle.
Yusuf’s influential display and tireless effort earned her individual recognition, while Nigeria’s victory secured their passage to the tournament’s knockout phase.
