Sportblog247.com can exclusively report that Arsenal’s Super Falcons-eligible midfielder Omotara Junaid has been medically cleared to play in the historic UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship final. England will face Spain at Malmö IP on Saturday afternoon.

This match is significant for the Young Lionesses as it marks their first-ever appearance in a European U17 Championship final after nine attempts.

Junaid, born in the United States to a British mother and Nigerian father, is eligible to represent the senior national teams of the USA and Nigeria. However, the promising teenager appears to be leaning towards representing England at the youth level.

Concerns arose that Junaid’s tournament might be over after she missed England’s consecutive victories against France and Poland due to an injury sustained during the Young Lionesses’ win against hosts Sweden. An MRI examination determined the injury was not severe, allowing her to return to full training with her England teammates.

Prior to her injury, Junaid was one of the standout players in the 2024 European Championship, contributing significantly to England’s victories over Norway and Sweden.

England secured their spot in the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup by defeating Poland 2-0 in Wednesday’s semifinal. In the group stage, Junaid and Manchester City’s Nigerian-descended striker Jane Oboavwoduo scored their first goals for England U17s in the win against Sweden.