Nigeria, Nov. 5 -- Nigeria's Flamingos have reached the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time in their history after securing an emphatic 3-1 victory over Brazil in Wednesday's semi-final in Rabat, Morocco.

Two goals from Awawu Bashiru and an earlier strike by Queen Joseph gave Nigeria a memorable victory against the South Americans, whose late response was insufficient to prevent the Flamingos from booking their place in Saturday's final.

The victory also guarantees Nigeria at least a silver medal, surpassing their previous best performance of bronze at the 2022 edition in India.

Brazil, who had reached the semi-finals for the second consecutive tournament, were hoping to secure their maiden appearance in the fin...