Nkwocha Named Player of the Match as Flamingos Beat Venezuela to Reach U-17 World Cup Semi-Finals

Favour Nkwocha was named Player of the Match after helping Nigeria’s Flamingos secure a hard-fought 1–0 win over Venezuela in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Aishat Oduntan converted a late penalty in the 89th minute to send Nigeria into the semi-finals at the Mohammed VI Football Academy. Nkwocha controlled play from midfield despite receiving an early yellow card. The Flamingos created more chances, recording 19 shots to Venezuela’s six, as they continued their push for a first U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

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