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Okpebholo Hails Flamingos World Cup Qualification, Hands Relief Materials To Fire Victims

  • Nigeria reached the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final for the first time, defeating Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday's semi-final in Morocco.
  • Following an opening 2-1 loss to Poland, coach Akeem Busari led Nigeria through five consecutive victories, including wins against defending champions DPR Korea and Brazil.
  • Queen Joseph opened the scoring in the 56th minute, followed by Awawu Bashiru's goals in the 71st and 80th minutes, before Brazil's Greise Kelly scored in the 89th minute.
  • President Bola Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo praised the team's historic achievement, while CAF President Patrice Motsepe noted the Flamingos made Africa proud.
  • Nigeria faces Japan on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where captain Harmony Chidi aims to secure the continent's first-ever world title.
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Sports247 broke the news on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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