U17 Women World Cup: Nigeria Beat Brazil, Make History

U17 Women World Cup Nigeria Beat Brazil, Make History (News Central TV) U17 Women World Cup Nigeria Beat Brazil, Make History (News Central TV)
Nigeria's Flamingos. Credit: The Gaurdian.

Nigeria’s U17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have qualified for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final for the first time after beating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final.

Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru were the scorers, with Bashiru netting twice to secure the historic victory.

Joseph put Nigeria ahead in the 56th minute before Bashiru doubled the lead in the 71st minute.

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U17 Women World Cup Nigeria Beat Brazil, Make History(News Central TV)
U17 Women World Cup: Nigeria Beat Brazil, Make History. Credit: Vanguard.

Bashiru completed her brace in the 80th minute, sealing a 3-1 win and Nigeria’s place in the final.

The achievement marks a significant milestone for the Flamingos, who claimed bronze at the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Nigeria will now face Japan in the final as they aim to win their first FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup title.

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