Categories: Sports

U-17WWC: Nigeria defeat USA on penalties, qualify for semi-final

The Flamingoes have defeated the United States of America to book a spot in the semi-final of the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women World Cup.

The Nigerian ladies eliminated the American girls 4-3 on penalties to make it to the semis for the first time.

Edafe Omamuso, who scored the winning penalty for Nigeria, opened the scoring from the penalty spot before the Americans pulled a goal back before half time.

The second half saw a tight contest between both sides as they strived to get a lead but to no avail.

The match then went into penalty which Nigeria won 4-3.

Trends Admin

Recent Posts

NURTW scribe felicitates Nigerians on Xmas, urges caution

NURTW scribe felicitates Nigerians on Xmas, urges caution    The General Secretary of the National…

2 hours ago

Why we displayed ‘Jesus Christ is not God’ banner at Lekki mosque -Imam

  Why we displayed 'Jesus Christ is not God' banner at Lekki mosque -Imam  …

2 hours ago

CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m

CBN fines bank found hoarding cash N150m The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed…

5 hours ago

Lagos-Calabar coastal road: Train track work begins 2025, says minister

Lagos-Calabar coastal road: Train track work begins 2025, says minister The Federal Government plans to…

6 hours ago

Three days to Christmas, food prices, transport fares hit the roof

Three days to Christmas, food prices, transport fares hit the roof According to the Universal Declaration of Human…

6 hours ago

Three Ogun varsity students die in auto crash

Three Ogun varsity students die in auto crash The Police Command in Ogun State has…

6 hours ago