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.
Goalkeeper Faith Omilana proved her class as the Flamingos sailed into the semi-finals at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following a 4-3 penalty shootout win.
The Nigerian ladies eliminated the American girls 5-4 on penalties to make it to the semis for the first time.
The game entered into penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Amina Bello was fouled inside the box by an American on 25 minutes and the centre referee rightly pointed to the spot.
Edafe Omamuso sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to hand the Flamingos the lead.
Amalia Villarreal equalised for USA five minutes before the break.
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 the Flamingos converted four, while the Americans only scored three of their spot kicks.
