Nigeria's Flamingos Reach U-17 World Cup Semis with Late Goal
Nigeria’s Flamingos advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup by defeating Venezuela 1-0 in a quarter-final match held at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco. The decisive goal was scored by captain Azeezat Oduntan in the 89th minute, ensuring Nigeria's progression to the last four.
Throughout the match, the Flamingos dominated possession and created numerous chances, recording 18 shots compared to Venezuela’s six, and winning nine corners while their opponents did not win any. Despite their attacking efforts, Nigeria struggled to penetrate a resilient Venezuelan defense until Oduntan's late goal.
The Flamingos will now face Brazil in the semi-finals, aiming for their first U-17 Women’s World Cup title.
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