Nigeria Reach First U17 Women’s World Cup Final

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have advanced to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history following a 3-1 victory over Brazil in the semi-finals.

Awawu Bashiru scored twice, while Queen Joseph added a goal to secure the win.

Joseph broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, before Bashiru doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 71st.

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Bashiru then completed her brace in the 80th minute to seal the historic result.

The West African side, who previously won bronze at the 2022 edition, will now face Japan in the final as they seek their first-ever title in the competition.

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