Nigeria’s U17 female national team, the Flamingos, produced a commanding performance on Saturday, thrashing Guinea 5-0 in the first leg of their second-round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The match, played at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, saw the Nigerian girls dominate from start to finish, with captain Harmony Chidi stealing the spotlight with a first-half hat-trick.

The Flamingos wasted no time asserting themselves as Chidi opened scoring in the very first minute before doubling Nigeria’s lead with a stunning long-range effort in the 12th minute.

FC Robo Queens striker Oluwakemi Adegbuyi added the third goal with a low header at the far post as the Guineans struggled to cope with Nigeria’s attacking intensity.

Chidi then completed her hat-trick six minutes before halftime, calmly rolling the ball beneath the goalkeeper after latching onto a defence-splitting pass.

Nigeria went into the break with a comfortable 4-0 advantage.

Mary Dunstan added the fifth goal in the second half to complete a comprehensive victory and hand newly appointed coach Akeem Busari a memorable start to his reign.

The return leg is scheduled for May 30 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, with the Flamingos now firmly in control of the tie.