The Nigeria U17 women team popularly referred to as the Flamingoes book their spot in the final of the ongoing World Cup with a comprehensive 3-1 win over Brazil in the semi final.
Queen Joseph ensured that Nigeria’s dominance resulted in a goal with the opener in the 56th minute, and hit the iconic “Siu Celebration” by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Aminat Bashiru extended Nigeria’s lead with the second goal in the 71st minute before grabbing her brace with ten minutes left to play in the game. The duo of Josephine Quincy and Olushola Umejiaku assisted her for the second and third goal respectively.
Brazil pulled a goal back but it ended as nothing but a mere consolation, with Nigeria pulling through to the final on a 3-1 win to become the first African team to make it to the final of the tournament since it’s inception.
They will now take on Japan in the final on following their 4-1 penalty kick win over North Korea in the other semi final.
Mohammed Mowiz Suleiman
