According to daily Post, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have made history by reaching the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Akeem Busari describing the achievement as a major boost for Nigerian football.

The Nigerian team secured their place in the final after producing an impressive 3-1 victory over Brazil in their semi-final encounter on Wednesday night.

The match was played at Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 3 in Rabat, Morocco, where the Flamingos delivered a commanding performance against their South American opponents.

Speaking after the encounter, Busari expressed his happiness and pride over the team's achievement, describing their qualification for the final as a remarkable moment for the country.

According to the coach, the victory represents more than just success for the players, as it also demonstrates the growing strength and potential of Nigerian women's football on the international stage.

"It's an awesome thing, it's a great achievement," Busari told FIFA.

"Reaching the final is a plus for our country, it's a plus for our football. We are happy," he added.

The Flamingos' journey to the final has been particularly remarkable considering how their campaign began. Nigeria suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Poland in their opening match of the tournament.

However, the young Nigerian players refused to allow the setback to affect their confidence. They gradually improved their performances and demonstrated determination, discipline and teamwork as the competition progressed.

Their recovery has now placed them among the most impressive teams in the tournament.

The victory over Brazil was another demonstration of their quality, as Busari's side controlled proceedings for much of the encounter and showed their attacking strength against a respected opponent.

The result also represents a historic achievement for African football. Nigeria have become the first African country to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

Furthermore, the Flamingos are the second nation since 2014 to overcome an opening-match defeat and eventually progress to the final of the competition.

Their achievement has attracted attention because of the determination they displayed after their early disappointment against Poland.

For Busari, the accomplishment is an important step towards raising the profile of women's football in Nigeria and across the African continent.

The Flamingos will now turn their attention to the final, where they will have the opportunity to complete their historic campaign by winning the championship.

Nigerian supporters will be hoping the young players can maintain their impressive form and bring the trophy home.

Regardless of the final outcome, their qualification has already secured a special place in the history of Nigerian and African women's football.