Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have defeated Japan 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos secured the historic victory on Saturday at
the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat, to claim their first title
in the competition.
Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 39th
minute with a long-range effort that slipped through the hands of the Japanese
goalkeeper.
Nigeria doubled their advantage shortly after the restart,
with Oluebube Umejiaku finding the net in the 47th minute to put the Flamingos
in control.
Japan fought back and reduced the deficit through Fuki Ito
in the 80th minute.
The Japanese side pushed for an equaliser, but Nigeria held
on to secure the 2-1 victory. The Flamingos also came close to extending their
lead late in the game, striking the crossbar from a corner kick.
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