Nigeria\u2019s U-17 women\u2019s team, the Flamingos, saw off Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final clash at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup.\n<\/p>\n
The Nigerian team achieved the historic feat at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday.\n<\/p>\n
The match was goalless at half-time.\n<\/p>\n
In the second half, the Nigerian girls broke the deadlock with a strike from No. 7, Queen Joseph, in the 56th minute, with an assist from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi.<\/p>\n
In the 71st minute, the Flamingos doubled their lead when Awawu Bashiru found the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The Nigerian girls sealed the win after Bashiru struck again in the 80th minute, this time receiving a pass from Oluebube Umejiaku.\n<\/p>\n
The Brazilian team pulled a goal back through Greise Kelly in the 89th minute.<\/p>\n
Coach Akeem Busari\u2019s side will meet Japan in the final. <\/p>\n
The Asian team won 4-1 on penalties against North Korea after their match ended 1-1 at full time.\n<\/p>\n
The Nigerian side had booked their place in the last four with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday, with captain Azeezat Oduntan converting an 89th-minute penalty after Umejiaku was fouled in the box.\n<\/p>\n
The victory took Nigeria into the semi-finals for only the second time in the competition\u2019s history. They previously reached that stage in 2022, when they went on to claim bronze in India.\n<\/p>\n
The South American team fought for their place in the last four, coming from behind to defeat China 2-1 in the quarter-finals.\n<\/p>\n
They had earlier won 8-7 on penalties to eliminate Poland in the round of 16 after a thrilling 3-3 draw.\n<\/p>\n
With the win against Brazil, the Flamingos will look to lift the coveted trophy in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, 2026.<\/p>\n
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