{"id":6734,"date":"2026-11-02T16:00:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/fans-hail-flamingos-semi-final-qualification-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T16:00:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:00:55","slug":"fans-hail-flamingos-semi-final-qualification-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/fans-hail-flamingos-semi-final-qualification-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans hail Flamingos semi-final qualification \u2013 Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nigerian football fans have praised the Flamingos<\/a> following their qualification for the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup<\/a> in Morocco, after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday.\n<\/p>\n

Azeezat Oduntan converted a late penalty in the 89th minute to send Nigeria into the last four, where they will face Brazil on Wednesday for a place in the final.\n<\/p>\n

Fans said the team had lived up to expectations despite losing their opening group-stage match to Poland.\n<\/p>\n

Read Also: Flamingos edge out Venezuela to reach U-17 World Cup semi-finals<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Charles Adegbenle, a grassroots women\u2019s football coach, expressed satisfaction with the Flamingos\u2019 performances, saying the players had demonstrated maturity and composure under pressure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are a good team, and I am impressed with their performances so far. However, they still need to work harder as they prepare to face Brazil in the semi-finals.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have shown that they are not intimidated by big names or strong opponents. I sincerely wish them the best of luck in their semi-final match,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

Clement Nnaji, a football fan, also commended the team\u2019s determination and quality but urged the players to remain cautious against Brazil.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very confident in the team\u2019s performance so far. They have really proved themselves, and I can only wish them the best of luck against Brazil,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

Wilson Tochukwu, a grassroots coach, said the Flamingos had what it takes to reach the final but needed to strengthen their defence against tougher opposition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are a great team, and reaching the semi-finals means they deserve respect. They have really made us proud.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cNot much was expected of them after they lost their opening group match, but look at what they have achieved since then. They are truly an incredible team.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wish them the best and hope they go further to reach the final,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria must overcome Brazil, who defeated China 2-1 in their quarter-final, to reach the final for the first time.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos\u2019 best previous performance at the tournament was a third-place finish in 2022 in India. They reached the semi-finals that year after defeating the United States on penalties before claiming the bronze medal.<\/p>\n

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