{"id":6122,"date":"2026-11-07T21:21:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T21:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6122"},"modified":"2026-11-07T21:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T21:59:52","slug":"nigerias-flamingos-beat-japan-to-win-first-ever-u-17-womens-world-cup-trophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6122","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria&#8217;s Flamingos beat Japan to win first-ever U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup trophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos have been crowned FIFA Under-17 Women\u2019s World Cup champions for the first time ever after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos have defeated Japan 2-1 in the final, and subsequently crowned FIFA Under-17 Women\u2019s World Cup champions for the first time ever.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"6z1uYCCtvs\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6142\">NITDA advocates digital transformation, transparency in financial management at Nigerian Universities<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cNITDA advocates digital transformation, transparency in financial management at Nigerian Universities\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=6142&amp;embed=true#?secret=euvvBekbSS#?secret=6z1uYCCtvs\" data-secret=\"6z1uYCCtvs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The triumph marks a landmark achievement for Nigerian women\u2019s football, and ends the Flamingos\u2019 long wait for the U-17 global crown after previous near misses, report said.<\/p>\n<p>It is also believed that the West African country&#8217;s triumph also surpassed the West&nbsp; 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