Flamingos beat Brazil 3-1, reach U-17 World Cup final vs Japan Saturday
Nigeria's Flamingos made history Wednesday, beating Brazil 3-1 in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semi-finals in Rabat to become the first African team to reach the tournament final. Queen Joseph scored twice and Awawu Bashiru added the third as Nigeria dominated the Brazilians.
The win sends the Flamingos to Saturday's final against Japan at the same venue, kickoff 5pm WAT. "We aren't here just representing Nigeria, we're here representing Africa as a whole," Joseph said post-match. "I am super-proud of myself and my team because we made history by reaching the final."
Brazil coach Rilany acknowledged Nigeria's superiority after the match. The Flamingos have conceded only two goals across five tournament matches, keeping clean sheets against Ecuador and USA in the group stage.
Saturday's final will be broadcast on FIFA+. A victory would secure Nigeria's first-ever U-17 Women's World Cup title and Africa's first at this age level.
Will you be watching Saturday as the Flamingos chase history for the continent?