Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- Nigeria's Flamingos have stormed into the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after a commanding 4-0 victory over Samoa in Rabat on Saturday night.

Needing a big win to revive their campaign following earlier defeats to Canada and France, the Nigerian girls rose to the occasion with a dominant all-round display that reignited their title hopes.

Forward Queen Joseph was the star of the night, scoring twice to take her tournament tally to three. Captain Shakirat Moshood converted from the penalty spot, while defender Azeezat Oduntan added a spectacular fourth from a wide position to complete the rout.

The Flamingos, bronze medallists at the 2022 edition in India, began with clear intent....