Brazil 1–3 Nigeria: Bashiru's double sends the Flamingos into their first U-17 Women's World Cup final
Nigeria's Flamingos beat Brazil 3–1 in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Wednesday 4 November 2026, to reach the final of the tournament for the first time. After a goalless first half, Queen Joseph broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, Awawu Bashiru doubled the lead in the 71st and completed her double in the 80th, and Brazil's Greise Kelly pulled one back in the 89th. The win surpasses Nigeria's previous best at this level — third place in 2022 — and AdemolaSports reports the Flamingos are the first African team to reach the final. They face Japan in the final on Saturday 7 November, after Japan beat DPR Korea on penalties in the day's other semi-final.
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Key points
- Final score: Brazil 1, Nigeria 3 — Mohammed VI Football Complex, Rabat, Wednesday 4 November 2026 (0–0 at half-time).
- Scorers: Queen Joseph 56'; Awawu Bashiru 71' and 80' for Nigeria; Greise Kelly 89' for Brazil.
- A first U-17 Women's World Cup final for Nigeria — past their previous best of third in 2022 — and, on AdemolaSports' report, a first for any African team.
- The final is on Saturday 7 November against Japan, who beat DPR Korea on penalties after a 1–1 draw.
What happened
The semi-final win continues a run that began with a 2–1 opening defeat to Poland: the Flamingos then beat Puerto Rico, defending champions DPR Korea, Mexico and Venezuela — the quarter-final settled by captain Azeezat Oduntan's 89th-minute penalty — before Wednesday's three second-half goals in Rabat put them in a final for the first time. Brazil, who had never lost to Nigeria at this level in two previous meetings, were chasing a first final of their own.
Match facts — all verified
- ✓ VerifiedNigeria beat Brazil 3–1 in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 3), Rabat, on Wednesday 4 November 2026, after a goalless first half: Queen Joseph scored in the 56th minute, Awawu Bashiru in the 71st and again in the 80th, and Greise Kelly Silva Firmino replied for Brazil in the 89th.Sportradar — Brazil vs Nigeria match record, U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final (4 Nov 2026) · AllNigeriaSoccer — Brazil 1-3 Nigeria: Joseph and Bashiru goals send Flamingos into first-ever U17 WWC final (4 Nov 2026) · AdemolaSports — Nigeria make history, beat Brazil 3-1 to reach first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final (4 Nov 2026)
- ✓ VerifiedIt is Nigeria's first final at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, surpassing their previous best finish of third place in 2022, and AdemolaSports reports the Flamingos are the first African team to reach the tournament's final.AdemolaSports — Nigeria make history, beat Brazil 3-1 to reach first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final (4 Nov 2026) · Emiearth Football — Flamingos beat Brazil to reach historic first World Cup final (4 Nov 2026)
- ✓ VerifiedNigeria will face Japan in the final on Saturday 7 November 2026. Japan won the day's other semi-final against defending champions DPR Korea on penalties after a 1–1 draw — AdemolaSports gives the shoot-out score as 4–1.AdemolaSports — Nigeria make history, beat Brazil 3-1 to reach first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final (4 Nov 2026) · AllNigeriaSoccer — Brazil 1-3 Nigeria: Joseph and Bashiru goals send Flamingos into first-ever U17 WWC final (4 Nov 2026)