2026 U-17 WWC: We're representing Africa - Flamingos' Queen Joseph reacts after Nigeria beat Brazil

Nigeria’s Queen Joseph has reacted to Flamingos’ 3-1 semi-final win against Brazil at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Nigeria defeated Brazil on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Joseph and Awawu Bashiru.

The Flamingos will now face Japan in the final on Saturday in Rabat.

In her post-match interview, Joseph insisted that the team is carrying the hopes of Africa as well as Nigeria.

“I am super-proud of myself and my team because we made history by reaching the final,” she said.

“We aren’t here just representing Nigeria, we’re here representing Africa as a whole.”