Flamingos Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Semi-Finals After 1-0 Win Over Venezuela
Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela. After a tight contest, striker Olubebe Umejiaku won a late penalty for Nigeria. Captain Aishat Oduntan converted from the spot after a VAR review upheld the referee’s decision. Coach Akeem Busari praised the players’ determination, saying they gave everything on the pitch. The result sends Nigeria into the semi-finals for the first time since 2022.
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