FIFA U17 Women's World Cup: Flamingos Battle Germany For Bronze

FIFA U17 Women's World Cup: Flamingos Battle Germany For Bronze

Sampson Adedeji

The opponent of Nigeria's Flamingos in the loser's final has been confirmed after Germany lost narrowly to Spain, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Despite high expectations, the Nigerian girls succumbed to their counterpart from Colombia 6-5 on penalties in the first semi-final played on Wednesday.

In the second semi-final, Spain broke the heart of Germany late in the game with a 90th-minute goal and qualified for the final.

The result means that Flamingos will face the European champions in the loser's final and it will be a replay of their opening group match.