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Flamingos face Brazil in U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final

Updated 16:01 WAT, · first published 2 Nov 2026, 14:25 WAT · 27 outlets reporting

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Nigeria's Flamingos faced Brazil in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, according to Punch. A victory would secure a place in the final for the first time in the team's history, Leadership reported. Premium Times noted that Brazil arrived at the match unbeaten, while Nigeria had won four consecutive games after an initial defeat to Poland. Daily Post reported that Japan would face the winner of this match in the final after defeating North Korea.

What we know

  • The semi-final match took place in Morocco.
  • Nigeria's Flamingos were seeking their first-ever World Cup final appearance.
  • Brazil was unbeaten in the tournament prior to the match.
  • Japan advanced to the final after defeating North Korea.
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Updates

  • – Now also reported by BellaNaija
  • – Now also reported by The Tide
  • – Now also reported by Information Nigeria
  • – Now also reported by The Whistler
  • – Now also reported by State House Nigeria
  • – Now also reported by New Telegraph
  • – Now also reported by Business Post
  • – Now also reported by Legit.ng
  • – Now also reported by Ripples Nigeria
  • – Now also reported by NotjustOk, The Eagle Online
  • – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
  • – Now also reported by BusinessDay, News Agency of Nigeria
  • – Now also reported by Linda Ikeji's Blog, Daily Trust
  • – Now also reported by P.M. News
  • – Now also reported by Channels TV, Vanguard
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Daily Post
  • – Now also reported by Naija News
  • – Now also reported by Premium Times
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by Complete Sports
  • – Now also reported by The Sun
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