Nigeria have progressed to the final of the U-17 Women’s World Cup, for the first time in their history and will play Japan.
The Flamingos, as the outclassed Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final on Wednesday night to achieve the feat.
All goals were scored in the first half, with Queen Joseph scoring the opener before Awawu Bashiru’s brace sealed the impressive win.
Joseph slotted home from four yards to put Akeem Busari’s side ahead, and the lead was doubled on 71 minutes through Bashiru’s lofted cross that sailed over the goalkeeper into the net.
She secured the win ten minutes from time with a well-plced finish at the near post to fire Nigerian fans and officials into jubilation.
Greise Kelly netted Brazil’s lone goal on 89 minutes as Nigeria celebrated a first-ever victory against the South Americans as they progressed to the final in Morocco. It is the first time an African nation will reach the final of the tournament, and Nigeria is set to break its bronze medal feat of 2022.
Nigeria will battle Japan who defeated favourites Korea DPR in the other semi-final.
The final match takes place on Saturday, November 7.
