Flamingos dispatch Brazil to reach historic U-17 World Cup final
The Flamingos produced three second-half goals to record a well-deserved semi-final victory over Brazil on Wednesday to reach their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup final in Morocco. The Hakeem Busari tutored girls will contest the final on Saturday, November 7, 2026 against Japan who secured an epic comeback victory over DPR Korea in the first […]
Nigeria's Flamingos secured a well-deserved spot in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final, defeating Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday. The decisive goals came from Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru, who both found the back of the net in the second half. Meanwhile, DPR Korea narrowly missed out on a third consecutive final, losing to Japan in a thrilling match.
Japan, the reigning champions, overcame a deficit to win the match 3-2, thanks to a late goal from Asuka Tanaka. The Nigerian team will face Japan in the final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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