Oduntan late penalty send Flamingos into U-17 World Cup semi-final
- Nigeria beat Venezuela 1-0 for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-final for Sale, Morocco.
- Azeezatt Oduntan score from penalty for 89th minute after VAR review uphold the penalty.
- The Flamingos now go face Brazil for semi-finals, while North Korea go meet Japan for the other tie.
Nigeria Flamingos don reach semi-finals of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after dem win Venezuela 1-0 for Sale, Morocco, on Sunday night.
The only goal come from penalty spot for 89th minute, when Azeezatt Oduntan convert after referee review the decision on VAR and allow am to stand. Top scorer Oluebube Umejiaku na im win the penalty.
For most part of the match e look like the quarter-final go stretch further. Nigeria press and create chances, but Venezuela goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales keep dem out with plenty saves, including couple for first half.
Coach Hakeem Busari make im first change of the night by bringing on Precious Oscar for Oluwakemi Adegbuyi as e search for way through. Midfielder Favour Nkwocha get yellow card as Nigeria continue to push.
Wetin happen next
The Flamingos go face Brazil for semi-finals. Brazil come from behind to beat China 2-1 for dia own quarter-final.
The other semi-final go be between North Korea and Japan.
Na only second time Nigeria reach last four of this competition. First time, for 2022, the team go on win bronze.
For Nigerian fans, e be another sign say the country youth teams fit compete with the best. Place for final go be first for Flamingos, and win over Brazil go put dem one match away from gold.
