2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: Semi-final fixtures confirmed
The semi-final fixtures at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup have been confirmed. Nigeria booked their place with a narrow 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday. Azeezat Oduntan’s late penalty was the decisive strike as the Akeem Busari-led team defeated Venezuela 1-0 in Sale, Morocco, on Sunday. The Flamingos will now face Brazil for […] 2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: Semi-final fixtures confirmed
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final fixtures have been announced, with Nigeria set to face Brazil for the final spot. Nigeria secured their place with a 1-0 victory over Venezuela, courtesy of Azeezat Oduntan's late penalty. The Nigerian team, led by Akeem Busari, will now face Brazil in the semi-final, marking the second time Nigeria has reached this stage of the competition. In their previous encounter, they finished third in 2022. Meanwhile, North Korea will take on Japan in the other semi-final tie.
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