2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos’ fighting spirit after victory over Venezuela

Flamingos caput coach, Akeem Busari has praised his players for their determination and committedness pursuing Nigeria’s hard-fought 1-0 triumph implicit Venezuela successful the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The West Africans secured their spot successful the semi-finals aft a tense brushwood against Dayana Frías’ broadside successful Rabat connected Sunday night.

Azeezat Oduntan emerged arsenic Nigeria’s match-winner, converting a precocious punishment to seal the triumph and nonstop the Flamingos into the past 4 for lone the 2nd clip successful the past of the competition.

Despite dominating portions of the encounter, Nigeria faced a determined Venezuelan broadside that pushed them passim the contest.

The Flamingos besides came adjacent connected 2 occasions but were denied by the woodwork.

Busari expressed restitution with his players’ efforts successful the game.

"We gave everything connected the transportation tonight. We wanted to support the shot and play our game, but we made immoderate mistakes," Busari told FIFA.

Nigeria volition conflict Brazil for a spot successful the last successful Rabat connected Wednesday night.

2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos’ warring tone aft triumph implicit Venezuela