For di first time, Nigeria go play FIFA U-17 Women World Cup final. Flamingos beat Brazil 3–1 on Wednesday, 4 November. After first half end without goal, dem play strong second half for Mohammed VI Football Complex for Morocco. Japan, wey qualify from di other semi-final, na their next opponent.
Queen Joseph score di first goal for 56th minute. Di goal change di match after Nigeria don create chances but no score. Nigeria Football Federation report name Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Oluebube Umejiaku among players wey attack early, and say goalkeeper stop Joseph from scoring for first half.
Awawu Bashiru come give Nigeria better lead. Di midfielder score for 71st minute and again for 80th minute, put Flamingos three goals ahead. Di two goals come nine minutes apart. So when Brazil later score, e no wipe out Nigeria lead. Greise Kelly score Brazil goal for 89th minute.
Dis result pass Nigeria previous best finish for dis competition, wey be third position for India in 2022. Na di under-17 women team first final; e no mean say no other Nigeria national team don reach any FIFA tournament final. To win semi-final no make Flamingos world champions yet. Dem still need play for di title.
For quarter-final on 1 November, Nigeria win Venezuela by just 1–0 through Azeezat Oduntan late penalty. Against Brazil, goals come earlier for second half, from two different players. Dis difference explain how Nigeria take reach dis final; both wins help dem pass knockout rounds.
Wetin e mean for you. Nigeria now get confirmed final to follow, no be just chance to reach am. FIFA tournament programme put di final for Saturday, 7 November. Japan na opponent after dem beat DPR Korea for penalty shootout. Check organiser match page for final viewing arrangements. Wednesday victory confirm di fixture, no be di result.