According to Punch report Nigerian youngster Kanyinsola Yusuf has expressed her excitement after scoring her first goal at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, helping the Flamingos secure an impressive 3–1 victory over defending champions North Korea.

The FC Robo Queens player found the net with a superb free-kick in the 56th minute during Nigeria’s final Group B match on Friday, October 23, in Rabat, Morocco.

Her strike extended Nigeria’s advantage to three goals and capped a memorable performance against one of the tournament’s strongest teams. Yusuf was subsequently named Player of the Match in recognition of her contribution.

Speaking after the encounter, the young midfielder attributed the victory to determination, teamwork and the players’ commitment to carrying out their coach’s instructions.

She described scoring her maiden World Cup goal as a special moment, expressing satisfaction that it came during a crucial match that secured Nigeria’s passage to the knockout stage.

Nigeria had taken control of the game before Yusuf’s goal, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi opening the scoring in the 15th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the lead seven minutes before half-time.

North Korea pulled one goal back through Yu Jong-hyang’s 82nd-minute penalty, but the Nigerian side held on to claim all three points.

The victory secured the Flamingos’ place in the Round of 16, with Nigeria finishing second in Group B on six points after recording two wins and one defeat in the group stage.

Yusuf and her teammates will now turn their attention to the knockout rounds as they continue their pursuit of Nigeria’s first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

The result also ended North Korea’s hopes of defending the title it won at the previous edition, marking a significant achievement for Nigeria’s young footballers.