Busari demands maximum focus from Flamingos ahead Mexico clash
The coach of the Flamingos of Nigeria Akeem Busari is demanding maximum focus ahead of his team’s Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the ongoing 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup taking place in Morocco.
Busari who was peering ahead of the encounter against the North American team said that he is preparing his wards against Mexico because there will be no second chances in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
He admitted that the Mexican U-17 women’s national team is a very good side and that is why the Flamingos must see the game as an important encounter because every team that qualified for the Round of 16 is a contender for the World Cup trophy.
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“We know there is no second chance, and we let the players know why it is important to take their opportunities once and for all,” Busari told the team’s media.
“Mexico are a very good side. I believe they respect us, and we equally have respect for them because every team at this particular stage is a contender for the trophy.
“We have just talked to the players about high mentality, a sense of readiness and a good approach to the game.”
The Flamingos will now be aiming to secure victory against the Mexican team tomorrow (Thursday) at the Mohammed VI Football Academy Complex with a World Cup quarterfinal ticket at stake.
