Nigeria Beat Brazil 3–1 to Reach U-17 World Cup Final
Awuwu Bashiru scored twice as Nigeria defeated Brazil 3–1 on Wednesday, 4 November, to reach the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco. The Flamingos will face Japan for the title after producing a decisive second-half performance. Advertisement Need a Personal Loan? Compare your options and apply online in minutes. Apply Now Terms and […]
Awuwu Bashiru scored twice as Nigeria defeated Brazil 3–1 on Wednesday, 4 November, to reach the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco.
The Flamingos will face Japan for the title after producing a decisive second-half performance.
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Following a goalless opening half, Queen Joseph put Nigeria ahead in the 55th minute.
Bashiru doubled the advantage in the 71st minute before scoring again nine minutes later, leaving Brazil facing a three-goal deficit.
Greise pulled one back in the 89th minute, but the late response could not prevent Nigeria from advancing.
The victory follows the Flamingos’ narrow quarter-final success against Venezuela and puts them one match away from the world title.
Against Brazil, Nigeria turned a balanced scoreline at the interval into a commanding lead, with Joseph’s breakthrough opening the way for Bashiru’s decisive brace.
Japan now stand between the Flamingos and the trophy.
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