'No one can beat us again' — Fans brag as Flamingos beat USA to qualify for first ever semis

Following their fairy-tale win against the United States of America, Nigerian fans have backed the Flamingos to go ahead and clinch the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Nigeria made history by defeating the US 4-3 in the shootouts to qualify for the semi-final of the U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time.

Nigeria hit the front in the 27th minute when defender Edafe scored from the spot before the US equalised in the 40th minute courtesy of Amalia Villarreal's deflected shot.

Both teams couldn't score the decider in the second half forcing the game to the shootouts after 90 minutes of regulation time.

Coach Olowookere Bankole's side won 4-3 in the shootouts after the US missed two spot kicks.

Omamuso Edafe, who put the Flamingos ahead converted the final spot kick to cement Nigeria's place in the last four.

Amid the jeering and jubilations, some Nigerians have thrown their weight behind the team to go all the way and clinch the ultimate title as congratulatory messages flood social media.

Here are some reactions

An ecstatic fan wrote, “Yieeeeeee no one can stop us again. Congratulations to our girls.”

Another fan added, “If we can beat USA, the number women's team in any category then we can beat any team. Always a proud Nigerian.”

Another said, “Proud of Flamingos. Congrats to the girls and Nigeria.”

@IamEdison1 on Twitter wrote, “My girls ❤️ Didn't play as they usually do but at least a win is a win. Let's go make history by winning this”

@Khaamis2 said “I can't describe the joy I have now for winning USA. Congratulations our beloved ????”

@ambroseakandaam added, “Congz my young babes for making Africa proud, we go...... we go..... Till glory”

@hamadeshh also wrote, “Against all odds. Congratulations to the Flamingos”

Nigeria has become the second African country to qualify for the semi-finals of the U-17 tournament after Ghana.

Flamingos will face either Tanzania or Columbia for a place in the final.

WDN