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Women’s U17 World Cup: Nigeria reach semi-finals after 1-0 win

By , based on P.M. News, Leadership, Vanguard and Punch

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Nigeria beat Venezuela 1-0 in the Women’s U17 World Cup quarter-finals and will face Brazil in the semi-finals on 4 November, according to P.M. News, Leadership, Vanguard and Punch. Azeezat Oduntan, captain of the Flamingos according to Punch, converted in the 89th minute a penalty won by Oluebube Umejiaku after a video review; P.M. News, however, attributed the goal to Aishat Oduntan.

The Nigerians dominated the chances, with 19 shots to Venezuela’s six, while the two teams had 50% possession each at half-time, according to P.M. News. Leadership and Vanguard report that Venezuelan goalkeeper Valeria Rebanales saved several attempts. The match was played at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Morocco, Punch reports.

Oluebube Umejiaku won the penalty after being brought down in the area, according to Leadership, Vanguard and Punch. Nigeria had previously eliminated Mexico 2-1, according to P.M. News. Coach Hakeem Busari replaced Oluwakemi Adegbuyi with Precious Oscar, Leadership and Vanguard report, while Favour Nkwocha was booked, according to Vanguard.

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