
The semi-final fixtures at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup have been confirmed.
Nigeria booked their place with a narrow 1-0 victory over Venezuela on Sunday.
Azeezat Oduntan’s late penalty was the decisive strike as the Akeem Busari-led team defeated Venezuela 1-0 in Sale, Morocco, on Sunday.
The Flamingos will now face Brazil for a place in the final.
Nigeria will be playing the competition’s semi-final for the second time ever. The previous time the Flamingos progressed this far, they won bronze in 2022.
In an earlier game, the South Americans came from behind to see off China 2-1.
The other semi-final tie will see North Korea take on Japan.

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