2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos’ fighting spirit after victory over Venezuela
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has praised his players for their determination and commitment following Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The West Africans secured their place in the semi-finals after a tense encounter against Dayana Frías’ side in Rabat on Sunday night. Azeezat […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails…
Nigeria's head coach, Akeem Busari, has commended his team's tenacity following their 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-finals. The match, held in Rabat, saw Nigeria advance to the semi-finals for just the second time in the tournament's history. Azeezat Oduntan scored the decisive penalty, securing the win for the West African side.
Despite their dominant play, Nigeria faced a resilient Venezuelan team that continually challenged them. Busari highlighted his players' efforts, acknowledging that they "gave everything on the pitch tonight" but also admitted to "making some mistakes." Nigeria will now face Brazil in a crucial semi-final clash on Wednesday.
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