{"id":9366,"date":"2026-11-04T22:16:06","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T22:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/flamingos-stun-brazil-to-reach-first-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-final-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T22:16:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T22:16:06","slug":"flamingos-stun-brazil-to-reach-first-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-final-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/04\/flamingos-stun-brazil-to-reach-first-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-final-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Flamingos stun Brazil to reach first FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup final – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nigeria\u2019s U-17 female national team, the Flamingos, reached their first FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup final after defeating South American powerhouse Brazil 3-1 in a thrilling semi-final encounter at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.\n<\/p>\n

The Nigerian youngsters produced an impressive second-half performance, scoring three goals to overcome their South American opponents and move within one victory of claiming their maiden title.\n<\/p>\n

Queen Joseph opened the scoring in the 56th minute, converting a pass from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi to give Nigeria the breakthrough.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos doubled their advantage in the 71st minute when Awawu Bashiru found the net, with Joseph providing the assist.\n<\/p>\n

Bashiru struck again in the 80th minute, completing her brace after converting a pass from Oluebube Umejiaku to put Nigeria 3-0 ahead.<\/p>\n

Brazil managed to pull one goal back in the 89th minute through Greise Kelly, but the Flamingos held on to secure a historic victory and book their place in the final.\n<\/p>\n

The first half ended goalless despite both teams creating opportunities, with Nigeria showing attacking intent through Joseph, Adegbuyi, Umejiaku, Mary Akpan Dunstan, Kanyinsola Yusuf and Favour Nkwocha.\n<\/p>\n

However, neither side could find the breakthrough before the interval, leaving the semi-final finely balanced heading into the second half.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria eventually found their rhythm after the restart, with Joseph\u2019s 56th-minute strike shifting the momentum in their favour.\n<\/p>\n

Bashiru\u2019s two goals further underlined the Flamingos\u2019 attacking threat as they took control of the contest and secured their place in the final.<\/p>\n

Nigeria will face Japan in Saturday\u2019s final, November 7, with an opportunity to win the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup for the first time.<\/p>\n

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