According to report by Vanguard on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Flamingos, the under-17 women's national team of Nigeria, achieved history on Wednesday with a sensational 3-1 semi-final win over Brazil. They will be playing in their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final.

Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru were instrumental in the historic victory for the young Nigerian team as they outperformed their Brazilian opponents.

The Flamingos were in a commanding position as they maintained their dominance of the match after Joseph put Nigeria ahead in the 56th minute.

With a goal from Bashiru in the 71st minute, the team doubled their lead and put more pressure on Brazil.

In the 80th minute, Bashiru scored the third goal of her brace, essentially sealing the victory and confirming Nigeria's spot in the final.

This feat is a watershed moment in the annals of Nigerian women's youth football, as the Flamingos will be making their first appearance in the final of the competition since its inception.

When the Nigerian national team last competed in the tournament in 2022, they placed third and won bronze.

Thanks to their most recent win over Brazil, the youthful Nigerian squad has a shot at going all the way and competing for the championship.

In the final, the Flamingos will square off against Japan, another team vying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup trophy.

The Nigerian team will be looking to add to its historic accomplishments by claiming its first-ever championship in the competition after overcoming a formidable Brazilian side in the semi-final.

Nigeria would be able to claim another victory and boost its standing in women's international football if it were to defeat Japan.

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