5th November 2026, NewsOrient, Sports News. Photo: Flamingos players celebrate a goal against Brazil. Photo credit: Fifa.com

Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the final of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time after defeating Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final clash in Morocco.

The first half ended goalless, with Nigeria creating several opportunities but unable to break the deadlock.

The Nigerian girls however produced a spirited second-half performance to overcome their South American opponents, scoring three goals before Brazil grabbed a late consolation.

Queen Joseph opened the scoring in the 56th minute, finishing off an assist from Oluwakemi Adegubyi to give Nigeria the lead.

In the 71st minute, Awawu Bashiru found the net, with Queen Joseph providing the assist. This further consolidated Nigerian lead.

Bashiru struck again in the 80th minute to make it 3-0, when she converted a pass from Oluebube Umejiaku.

Brazil scored her lone goal in the 89th minute through Greise Kelly, assisted by Yasmin Queiroz.

With victory, Nigerian side, Flamingos, has qualified for her first-ever final of this global competition.

Nigeria will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

It would be recalled that Japan defeated the defending champions, North Korea, in the other semi-final to book their place in the title decider.

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