Morocco: Famingos Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Final, Pip Brazil 3-1 In Semi-Final

Sports • 11/5/2026

By Dianabasi Effiong

Flamingos of Nigeria reaches final of Women under 17 beating Brazil 3-1

Nigeria’s Women’s Team, the Flamengos on Wednesday defeated their Brazilian counterparts 3-1 in the semi-final at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The match, played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, ended goalless at halftime before Queen Joseph took the lead in the 56th minute after an assist from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi.

They scored their second goal in the 71st minute through Awawu Bashiru, who also scored her brace in the 80th minute after an assist from Oluebube Umejiaku.

The Brazilian team scored their consolation goal through versatile Greise Kelly in the 89th minute.

The Coach Akeem Busari’s team will meet Japan on Nov. 7 to become the first-ever African team to reach the finals of the girls” U-17 tournament.

Morocco: Famingos Reach U-17 Women’s World Cup Final, Pip Brazil 3-1 In Semi-Final

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