*Nigeria’s Flamingos have been crowned FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup champions for the first time ever after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final
Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect
Nigeria’s Flamingos have defeated Japan 2-1 in the final, and subsequently crowned FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup champions for the first time ever.
ConsumerConnect reports scores of Nigerians, sports administrators, and enthusiasts said the rare victory had capped a remarkable campaign by the youngsters, who made history as the first African team to win the tournament at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco.
The Nigerian youngsters were said to have produced a spirited performance at the venue of the final, becoming the first African country to win the women’s competition.
Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the advantage two minutes after the restart to put the Flamingos firmly in control.
Likewise, Japan fought back and reduced the deficit through Fuki Ito in the 80th minute, setting up a tense finish, but Nigeria held on to secure a historic victory.
The triumph marks a landmark achievement for Nigerian women’s football, and ends the Flamingos’ long wait for the U-17 global crown after previous near misses, report said.
It is also believed that the West African country’s triumph also surpassed the West previous best performance at the competition, a third-place finish.
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