They made a pledge to represent the nation and that's the reason-Faith Oluchi

The Nigerian women under 17 team have recently enjoyed record breaking fortunes in their exploits in India at the ongoing FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup having recently overcome the odds to eliminate the United States Women's U-17 team 4-3 on Penalties after a 1-1 draw at full time. The flamingoes who qualified from group B behind the Germans where motivated to face the tournament favorites the US, on Friday afternoon in a game initially delayed by the weather conditions, however, this did not hinder their superb performance as they made the headlines and will next head to face Colombia on Wednesday by noon (12pm).

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However, the other talking point from their success so far has been their celebrations after each goal at the competition, besides the trending Kizz Daniel cough dance, their trademark salute to coach Bankole Olowookere has generated many guesses as to what the reason behind it is. Nonetheless justification has been provided as in an interview with comfort 95.1 fm on saturday on the Sports Marathon show with Abraham Joseph, Festus Dada and Victor Akpan the flamingoes media officer faith Oluchi clarified the questions of Nigerians nationwide.

They made a promise to represent the country well in Indi, they pledged to make them proud and that's how it all came about. It started some time ago in training before we arrived India but now its a norm

. Faith Confirmed.

Nigerians will hope that the patroitism keeps them going as they are the only African Nation left in the tournament in the semi finals, their first time as well. The game against Colombia, will provide more than a challenge to the spirited teenagers.