Nigeria’s Flamingos are just one victory away from reaching their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final as they prepare to face Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final in Morocco.
Match details
Fixture: Nigeria vs Brazil
Competition: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, Rabat
Kick-off: 7pm Nigerian time.
How the Flamingos reached the semi-finals
Under coach Hakeem (Akeem) Busari, Nigeria have recovered impressively from their opening 2-1 defeat to Poland.
Their results:
Poland 2-1 Nigeria
Nigeria 2-0 Puerto Rico
Nigeria 3-1 North Korea
Nigeria 2-1 Mexico
Nigeria 1-0 Venezuela
Captain Azeezat Oduntan scored the decisive penalty in the 89th minute against Venezuela to secure the semi-final ticket.
Key players to watch
Azeezat Oduntan: Nigeria’s captain and match-winner against Venezuela.
Jane Ijirigho: Goalkeeper whose performances have been important.
Greise Kelly: Brazil’s danger woman, with three goals and five assists in the tournament.
Helena: Brazil’s match-winner against China, scoring twice in the quarter-final.
What is at stake?
Nigeria have previously reached the semi-finals in 2022, finishing third in India. Victory over Brazil would take the Flamingos into their first-ever final.
Brazil defeated China 2-1 to reach the last four, with Helena scoring both goals.
Nigeria have already demonstrated their ability to overcome difficult opponents, particularly their impressive 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea. Their physical strength, discipline and fighting spirit could prove decisive against Brazil.
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