The Flamingos, Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football national team have won the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in Rabat, Morocco.
The Nigerian girls secured the historic victory on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat, to claim their first title.
Awawu Bashiru opened the scoreline 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.