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The Flamingos made history by becoming the first African team to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final in Morocco.
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Queen Joseph opened the scoring in the 56th minute before Awawu Basira doubled Nigeria’s advantage with a delightful lob in the 71st minute.
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Basira completed her brace in the 80th minute to put Nigeria 3-0 ahead, while Greise scored a late consolation for Brazil in the 89th minute as the Flamingos ended the South Americans’ unbeaten run.
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Nigeria will face Japan in Saturday’s final after the Asian side defeated reigning champions North Korea 4-1 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, with the Flamingos targeting a historic first U-17 Women’s World Cup title.
November 04, (THEWILL) – The Flamingos of Nigeria earned a stunning 3-1 win over Brazil to qualify for the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Morocco on Wednesday.
The Flamingos became the first African team to qualify for the final of the U-17 women’s World Cup following a clinical performance against the Selecao.
Both sides failed to break the deadlock in the first half as it ended goalless.
The Flamingos found their goal-scoring rhythm in the second half with Queen Joseph opening the scoring in the 56th minute with a close-range finish.
Awawu Basira increased Nigeria’s lead in the 71st minute with a delightful lob.
She added the third goal with 10 minutes remaining as the Flamingos raced to a 3-0 lead in the encounter.
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Greise reduced the deficit for Brazil in the 89th minute, but it was too little too late as Nigeria held on to seal an historic win.
The victory ended Brazil’s unbeaten run in the tournament.
The Flamingos will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Saturday.
Japan defeated reigning champions North Korea 4-1 via penalty shootout after regulation time ended 1-1.
Nigeria bounced back from defeat in the first match against Poland to win their next five matches, sealing their place in the final.
The Flamingos finished second in Group B with six points to qualify for the second round, where they faced Mexico, and then Venezuela in the quarter-finals.
