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Flamingos beat Brazil 3-1 to reach U-17 Women’s World Cup final

Flamingos beat Brazil 3-1 to reach U-17 Women’s World Cup final
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U-17 women’s national team, Flamingos Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, saw off Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final clash at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian girls sealed the win after Bashiru struck again in the 80th minute, this time receiving a pass from Oluebube Umejiaku.
Context & Background
  • ✦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.
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Wednesday:The Nigerian team achieved the historic feat at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday.Sunday: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.2022:They previously reached that stage in 2022, when they went on to claim bronze in India.
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  • ✦U-17 women’s national team, Flamingos Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, saw off Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final clash at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
  • ✦The Nigerian girls sealed the win after Bashiru struck again in the 80th minute, this time receiving a pass from Oluebube Umejiaku.
  • ✦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.
Key Facts:Wednesday: The Nigerian team achieved the historic feat at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday.Sunday: 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.2022: They previously reached that stage in 2022, when they went on to claim bronze in India.Saturday: With the win against Brazil, the Flamingos will look to lift the coveted trophy in Morocco on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, have reached the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final after a historic 3-1 victory over Brazil in Morocco.

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U-17 women’s national team, Flamingos Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, saw off Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final clash at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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The Nigerian girls sealed the win after Bashiru struck again in the 80th minute, this time receiving a pass from Oluebube Umejiaku.

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The Nigerian team achieved the historic feat at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday.

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