Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history after defeating Japan 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The victory marks Nigeria’s first-ever triumph in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, making the country the first African nation to lift the trophy.
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Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored for Nigeria to give the Flamingos a 2-0 advantage before Japan pulled one goal back.
Despite Japan’s late response, Nigeria held on to secure a historic victory and bring the trophy home.
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The triumph represents a major milestone for Nigerian football and African women’s football, as the Flamingos establish their place among the world’s best youth teams.
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