Nigeria has achieved a great performance at the U17 Women's World Cup. The Flamingos have secured their ticket to the semi-finals for the first time in their history. In the quarterfinals, they beat the USA, runners-up in 2008.
Nigeria had a clear goal for the U17 Women's World Cup. Reach the semi-finals. And the Flamingos have met this challenge in a big way. They beat the United States and qualified for the last four.
It must be said that the Nigerian team believed until the end. They drew first blood in the game on penalty thanks to Edafe Omamuzo. But Amalica Villarreal equalized 20 minutes later (40th). The score will remain unchanged until the end of the regulation. It was necessary to resort to the fateful penalty shootout to decide between the two teams. And the Nigerians were more skilful in this exercise winning by 4 to 3. A great achievement for the Flamingos who reach the semi-finals for the first time in their history. In four participations, Nigeria has always stopped in the quarters. The fifth was the right one. And the players are on cloud nine since this achievement.
"I can't express in words how excited I am. Some people had condemned us before the game, but we refused to be discouraged and gave it our all on the field," posted Dah-Zossu on Twitter. She adds. "I'm very proud of my teammates, coaches and support staff for their commitment, we did it when many didn't believe in us. The higher we go, the harder it is, but we are willing to fight until we reach our goal."
The final four!
🇳🇬 v 🇨🇴
🇩🇪 v 🇪🇸The #U17WWC semi-finals take place on Wednesday 26 October in Goa! 👌 pic.twitter.com/0LFt3mpYPx
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