Nigeria’s Flamingos have advanced to the final of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time ever after defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final on Wednesday night.
The Nigerian girls produced a spirited second-half performance at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco, to overcome their South American opponents.
All goals were scored in the second half, with Queen Joseph scoring the opener before Awawu Bashiru’s brace sealed the impressive win.
Joseph slotted home from four yards to put Akeem Busari’s side ahead, and the lead was doubled on 71 minutes through Bashiru’s lofted cross that sailed over the goalkeeper into the net.
She sealed the win ten minutes from time with a well-plced finish at the near post to send Nigerian fans and officials into jubilation.
Greise Kelly netted Brazil’s consolation in the 89th minute, but it could not stop Nigeria’s jubilation as the Flamingos sealed a first-ever win against the South Americans to reach the final in Morocco.
It is the first time an African nation will reach the final of the tournament, and Nigeria is set to break its bronze medal feat of 2022.
Nigeria will play Japan who defeated favourites North Korea 4-1 on penalties in the other semi-final.
The final match will take place on Saturday, November 7.
