Nigeria, March 17 -- The road to the U-17 Women's World Cup is never easy, but for Nigeria's Flamingos, it has been a path marked by determination, discipline and a deep sense of pride.

Under the guidance of Coach Bankole Olowookere, the team has showcased resilience and brilliance in equal measure.

After a commanding 5-1 aggregate win over arch-rivals South Africa, Olowookere sat down with PREMIUM TIMES to reflect on the team's performance and what fuels their relentless drive.

When asked about the team's performance so far, Olowookere couldn't hide his pride:

"Great. Fantastic, kudos to my girls. Kudos to them for a job well done. It wasn't that easy after the preparation before South Africa.

"There was a lot of noise before South ...