2026 U-17 Women's World Cup: CAF celebrates Flamingos' historic final qualification
Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Nigeria beat Brazil 3-1 on Wednesday night to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, marking the Flamingos' first appearance in the competition's final. Queen Joseph opened the scoring shortly before the hour, and Awawu Bashiru added goals in the 71st and 80th minutes; Greise Kelly scored a late consolation for Brazil. CAF celebrated the achievement on its official X account. Nigeria will face Japan on Saturday night at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
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