Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by reaching the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a convincing 3-1 win over Brazil in their semifinal clash at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Wednesday.
An early second-half strike from Queen Joseph and a brace from Awawu Bashiru proved decisive as Nigeria secured a remarkable victory to book their place in the final of the global tournament for the first time in history.
The Flamingos started the encounter brightly, creating several attacking opportunities in the first half but were unable to find the back of the net. Brazil also had opportunities to break the deadlock but failed to convert their chances, ensuring both sides went into the break level.
However, Nigeria needed just 11 minutes after the restart to take the lead, with Queen Joseph finding the net from close range after a miscued effort fell kindly into her path to make it 1-0.
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Awawu Bashiru doubled Nigeria’s advantage in the 71st minute with a brilliant strike from outside the box, beating Brazil goalkeeper Nathy to put the Flamingos firmly in control of the encounter.
The midfielder then completed her brace nine minutes later, finding the net at the near post after an impressive team move to extend Nigeria’s lead to 3-0.
Brazil managed to pull one back through Greise Kelly in the 89th minute, but it proved too little, too late as the Flamingos remained composed in the closing stages to seal an emphatic 3-1 victory.
Nigeria will now face Japan in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday as they look to crown their historic campaign with the ultimate prize.
Japan secured their place in the final after defeating defending champions North Korea in their semifinal clash on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
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