U-17 World Cup: Flamingos Beat Venezuela to Set Up Brazil Semi-Final

Nigeria’s Flamingos have continued their impressive run at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after edging Venezuela 1-0 in their quarter-final encounter on Sunday

Azeezat Oduntan scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute to secure victory for the Nigerian side and send the West Africans into the semi-finals.

The Flamingos had pushed for a breakthrough throughout the match, with Kanyinsola Yusuf, Mary Dunstan, Tosin Rafiu and OlOluebube Umejiaku among those who attempted to find the net.

Venezuela also created opportunities, particularly in the closing stages, but Nigeria held on despite late efforts from Astrid Granadillo and Abril Alejo.

The match ended after eight minutes of added time, with the Flamingos protecting their narrow lead to book a place in the last four.

The victory extends Nigeria’s recovery from a 2-1 opening defeat to Poland. The team subsequently beat Puerto Rico 2-0, defending champions North Korea 3-1 and Mexico 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

The Flamingos will face Brazil in the semi-finals on Wednesday, November 4, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Brazil booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 comeback victory over China in their quarter-final encounter.

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