{
  "id": 17687319,
  "title": "Flamingos beat Venezuela 1-0 to reach U-17 World Cup semis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/flamingos-beat-venezuela-1-0-to-reach-u-17-world-cup-semis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T22:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/flamingos-beat-venezuela-1-0-to-reach-u-17-world-cup-semis/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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:…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "U17 World Cup: Flamingos beat Venezuela to reach semi-final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/u17-world-cup-flamingos-beat-venezuela-to-reach-semi-final",
        "published": "2026-11-01T20:15:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessDay Nigeria",
        "title": "Flamingos edge out Venezuela to reach U-17 World Cup semi-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/flamingos-edge-out-venezuela-to-reach-u-17-world-cup-semi-finals",
        "published": "2026-11-01T21:15:10.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}