Nigeria’s Flamingos delivered a statement performance against Brazil to book their place in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with head coach Akeem Busari praising his players for their courage, discipline and determination.
The Nigerian youngsters were comfortably the better side on Wednesday night, producing an impressive attacking display that left their South American opponents struggling to cope. The Flamingos registered 35 attempts on goal, compared to Brazil’s seven, underlining their dominance throughout the contest.
Brazil managed just one shot on target, which came through Greise Kelly’s 89th-minute consolation goal, as Nigeria secured a deserved 3-1 victory
