Nigeria Flamingos Defeat Venezuela to Reach U17 Semis
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a place in the semi-finals of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup by narrowly defeating Venezuela 1-0 in a quarter-final match. Azeezat Oduntan scored the crucial goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, following a VAR review that confirmed the penalty awarded for a foul on top scorer Oluebube Umejiaku.
The Flamingos dominated the match but faced a resilient Venezuelan defense, with goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales making several key saves. Despite creating numerous chances, Nigeria struggled to find the net until the late stages of the game.
Midfielder Favour Nkwocha received a booking as the team pressed for a breakthrough. Head coach Hakeem Busari made a substitution, bringing on Precious Oscar to enhance the attack.
With this victory, Nigeria will face Brazil in the semi-finals, after Brazil defeated China 2-1 in their quarter-final match, as the Flamingos aim for their first FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup title.
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