Flamingos advance to U17 World Cup semi-finals after win
The Nigeria U17 Women's National Team, referred to as the Flamingos, secured a place in the semi-finals of the U17 World Cup by defeating Venezuela 1-0 in the quarter-final match held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The decisive moment came when Azeezat Oduntan converted a penalty late in the game, following a foul on Olubebe Umejiaku in the box.
Despite Venezuela's previous upset victory over Germany in the round of 16, they struggled to create significant chances against a solid Nigerian defense, with goalkeeper Jane Ijirigho making crucial saves. The penalty decision was confirmed after a VAR review, and Oduntan successfully sent the Venezuelan goalkeeper the wrong way.
This win marks Nigeria's fourth consecutive victory in the tournament, setting a record for four regulation-time wins. The Flamingos will face Brazil in the semi-finals on November 4.
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