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U17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos’ bravery as Nigeria eye historic title

U17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos’ bravery as Nigeria eye historic title
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Nigeria’s Flamingos delivered a statement performance against Brazil to book their place in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Akeem Busari praising his players for their courage, discipline and determination. For Busari, reaching the final represents a significant achievement not only for the players but also for Nigerian and African football.
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  • ✦I’m grateful.” With Brazil now behind them, Nigeria will turn their attention to Japan as they prepare for the country’s first-ever appearance in a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final.
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Wednesday:The Nigerian youngsters were comfortably the better side on Wednesday night, producing an impressive attacking display that left their South American opponents struggling to cope.2022:We appreciate the class because they are young, we could only encourage them and tell them what they need to do to make the final.” The Flamingos’ journey to the final has also carried a familiar World Cup storyline, with Nigeria drawing inspiration from Argentina’s remarkable comeback at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.2022:“We took the Argentina spirit from the [2022] World Cup after losing our first game,” an overjoyed Joseph told FIFA.
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  • ✦Nigeria’s Flamingos delivered a statement performance against Brazil to book their place in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Akeem Busari praising his players for their courage, discipline and determination.
  • ✦For Busari, reaching the final represents a significant achievement not only for the players but also for Nigerian and African football.
  • ✦I’m grateful.” With Brazil now behind them, Nigeria will turn their attention to Japan as they prepare for the country’s first-ever appearance in a FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final.
Key Facts:Wednesday: The Nigerian youngsters were comfortably the better side on Wednesday night, producing an impressive attacking display that left their South American opponents struggling to cope.2022: We appreciate the class because they are young, we could only encourage them and tell them what they need to do to make the final.” The Flamingos’ journey to the final has also carried a familiar World Cup storyline, with Nigeria drawing inspiration from Argentina’s remarkable comeback at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.2022: “We took the Argentina spirit from the [2022] World Cup after losing our first game,” an overjoyed Joseph told FIFA.Wednesday: The forward had not started any of the Flamingos’ previous six matches and had accumulated just 73 minutes of playing time before Wednesday’s semi-final.
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For Busari, reaching the final represents a significant achievement not only for the players but also for Nigerian and African football

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The Nigerian youngsters were comfortably the better side on Wednesday night, producing an impressive attacking display that left their South American opponents struggling to cope.

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