U-17 World Cup: Flamingos Beat Venezuela To Set Up Brazil Semi-Final
Azeezat Oduntan scored an 89th-minute penalty as Nigeria reached the last four for the first time since 2022.
- On Sunday, Nigeria's Flamingos advanced to the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semi-finals after defeating Venezuela 1-0 in Morocco, with Captain Azeezat Oduntan converting a decisive 89th-minute penalty.
- Coach Akeem Busari's side rebounded from an opening 2-1 loss to Poland, winning four consecutive matches against Puerto Rico, defending champions DPR Korea, and Mexico to reach the quarter-finals.
- Venezuelan goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales repeatedly denied Nigerian attackers Tosin Rafiu and Mary Dunstan before Oluebube Umejiaku was fouled in the penalty area to break the deadlock.
- The Flamingos will face Brazil in the semi-finals on Wednesday, November 4, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, following Brazil's 2-1 comeback victory over China.
- This victory marks Nigeria's first return to the semi-finals since 2022, keeping their title ambitions alive, while Japan eliminated Ghana 1-0 on Sunday in parallel African competition.
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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: https://punchng.com/flamingos-beat-venezuela-1-0-to-reach-u-17-world-cup-semis/
2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos edge Venezuela to book semi-final spot
Nigeria’s Flamingos have secured a place in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela. Azeezat Oduntan emerged as the hero, calmly converting a late penalty to seal the win for the Nigerian side. The Flamingos dominated proceedings for much of the encounter but struggled […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos edge Venezuela to book semi-final spot
The Venezuelan women’s team Sub-17 was eliminated this Sunday from the World Cup category, which is contested in Morocco, after losing 1-0 to Nigeria in the quarterfinals. The match remained goalless for almost the entire engagement, until in the 88th minute the Nigerian captain, Azeezat Oduntan, converted [...] The entry Women’s Vinotinto was eliminated from the U-17 World Cup after falling to Nigeria in quarterfinals was first published in Mon…
Beyond Brazil Lies History: Flamingos Chase First World Cup Final
Nigeria’s Flamingos are one victory away from reaching their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s Women’s World Cup final, but standing between them and a place in history are Brazil, who will provide the toughest test yet of their impressive campaign in Morocco. A semi-final victory on Wednesday would take Akeem Busari’s side into uncharted territory and […]
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