FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria vs Colombia, Flamingos battle ready [Video review]

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Nigeria’s Flamingos takes on Colombia in the U17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Under head coach Bankole Olowookere, the Flamingos reached the last four after eliminating favourites USA 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular and added time at D Y Patil Sports Stadium on Friday.

After a shaky start, losing to Germany 2-1, the Flamingos Nigeria’s recovered, defeating New Zealand 4-0 and Chile 2-1 to storm the quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, Colombia started their campaign with a 1-0 defeat against Spain; recovered to beat China 2-0 and Mexico 2-1 for a place in the quarters. In the last eight, they came up against Tanzania, whom they thrashed 3-0 to reach the semis.

This is the first time in six attempts that the Flamingos have reached the semi-finals. They have managed three quarter-final appearances - in 2010, 2012, and 2014. The other semi-final will observe Germany take on Spain at the same venue.

Competition: FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, India 2022
Match: Nigeria vs. Colombia
Date: October 26th, 2022
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, India
Kickoff time: 12:00 Noon Nigeria time
Where to watch: https://www.fifa.com

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