Sports

Flamingos beat Venezuela 1-0 to reach U-17 World Cup semis

By Report Loom

Share

Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources

Flamingos beat Venezuela 1-0 to reach U-17 World Cup semis

Sports November 1, 2026 11:10 pm
By  Gilbert Ekugbe

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Venezuela in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Captain Azeezat Oduntan converted a late penalty in the 89th minute at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Morocco to secure the win.

The match remained goalless until the closing stages, when Oluebube Umejiaku was fouled in the box; the decision stood after a VAR check, and Oduntan calmly slotted home the decisive spot-kick.

Nigeria controlled much of the play and created more chances but had to wait until the end to break the deadlock.

They now face Brazil in the semi-finals on Wednesday, November 4.

Gilbert Ekugbe

Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.

All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Contact: [email protected]

Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources

<!–

NEWS UPDATE: Nigerians can now earn as much as $15,000- $25,000 with premium domains. You decide if you want payment in Naira or US Dollars. Be sure to ask for evidence and proof of people benefitting daily from this. CLICK HERE TO START.

–>

ATTENTION NIGERIANS: You can now comfortably earn US Dollars when you acquire premium domains for as low as $3000 and profit $15,000-$35,000. Ideal for professionals like Entrepreneurs, Doctors, Civil/Public servants, IT Experts, Accountants ETC. CLICK HERE TO START.

<!–

WhatsApp: 📲 +2349011399455 –>

Stay informed and ahead of the curve! Follow The Punch Newspaper on WhatsApp for real-time updates, breaking news, and exclusive content. Don’t miss a headline – join now!

Join The Punch Newspapers Channel

Stay in the know—fast. Get instant alerts, breaking headlines, and exclusive stories with the Punch News App. Download now and never miss a beat.

Get the Punch News App

Source: Punch Newspapers – Latest News

Report Loom
Report Loom

Table of contents [hide]

Read more

Local News