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Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has described as a great achievement his team's progress to the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
The Nigerian girls defeated Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final encounter at the Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 3, Rabat on Wednesday night.
The Flamingos, who lost their opening fixture 2-1 to Poland became the second nation since 2014 to recover and reach the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final.
Busari's side put up an impressive performance in the game dominating from start to finish.
It's the first time an African country will be playing in the final of the competition.
The gaffer said reaching the final is a plus for the country.
"It's an awesome thing, it's a great achievement," Busari told FIFA.
"Reaching the final is a plus for our country, it's a plus for our football. We are happy."
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