Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s national team, known as the Super Flamingos, secured a 3‑1 victory over Brazil on Thursday to book a place in the historic final of the FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup.
The match opened with an early strike from forward Queen Joseph, giving the Nigerians the lead. Midway through the first half, Awawu Bashiru doubled the advantage, and she added a second goal later in the game to seal the win.
Brazil managed to pull one goal back, but the early deficit proved decisive as Nigeria held on for the remainder of the contest.
The triumph marks the first time the Super Flamingos have advanced to the final of a global tournament at any age level, representing a milestone for Nigerian women’s football.
The FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup brings together the world’s top youth teams, and Nigeria’s historic run underscores the growing strength of African nations in the women’s game.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
