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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, Flamingos, defeated Germany on penalties to clinch the bronze medal at the FIFA U–17 World Cup in India.
The Flamingos surprisingly blew a three-goal lead as the Germans forced the game into penalties after coming from 3-0 down
However, Nigeria prevailed in the ensuing penalty kicks, winning 3-2.
The Flamingos raced to a three-goal lead courtesy of Opeyemi Ajakaye, Amina Bello and Etim Eddidiong.
However, the Germans responded just when it was as if Nigeria was coasting home to victory.
A goal each from Jella Velt, and Paulina Bartz and a last-minute acrobatic kick from Loreen Bender ensured the Germans dragged the game into penalties.
Nigeria’s Opeyemi Ajakaye was named Player of the Match
It’s the third tim Ajakaye will be winning the award at the competition which ends today.