2022 U-17 WWC: Flamingos coach targets positive start against Germany

Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, says his team will go all out for a win against Germany in their opening game at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Olowookere’s girls will need to be at their best against the Germans, who are one of the tournament favourites.

Today’s encounter is billed for the Pandit Jawaharlal Stadium, Goa.

The gaffer stated that his team is battle ready for the task ahead and not scared of facing the Germans.

“We are excited to be starting the tournament by playing against one of the strongest women teams in the universe. It is a good challenge because if you’re going to win trophies, you must beat the best teams,” Olowookere told thenff.com.

“Our focus is on getting the three points at stake, which will boost our confidence for the remaining games of the group phase and going forward in the competition.”

Chile and New Zealand are the other teams in the group.