Flamingos beat Venezuela 1-0 to reach U-17 World Cup semis
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the quarter-finals on Sunday. Captain Azeezat Oduntan converted a late penalty in the 89th minute at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Morocco to secure the win. The match Read More:…
Nigeria's U-17 women's football team, known as the Flamingos, advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after a 1-0 win over Venezuela in the quarter-finals on Sunday. The decisive goal came in the 89th minute when captain Azeezat Oduntan scored a penalty kick, converting it calmly from the spot. The match had been goalless until the closing stages, with the penalty awarded after a foul on Oluebube Umejiaku in the box, which was confirmed by a VAR check.
Despite controlling much of the play and creating more goal-scoring opportunities, Nigeria had to rely on Oduntan's late strike to secure the victory. The team will now face Brazil in the semi-finals on Wednesday, November 4. Journalist Gilbert Ekugbe, with over a decade of experience in reporting on Nigeria's business and economic affairs, covered the match for Punch Newspapers, emphasizing the importance of accurate and responsible journalism.
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