{"id":10771,"date":"2026-11-06T08:15:53","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T08:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/blankson-optimistic-flamingos-will-crush-japan-to-lift-2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T08:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T08:15:53","slug":"blankson-optimistic-flamingos-will-crush-japan-to-lift-2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/blankson-optimistic-flamingos-will-crush-japan-to-lift-2026-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Blankson Optimistic Flamingos Will Crush Japan To Lift 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coach Tosan Blankson, former Delta Queens and Rivers Angels Head Coach has in no unclear terms spoken of his confidence the Nigeria U-17 Women\u2019s National Team, Flamingos, will lift the 2026 FIFA U-17 FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup for the first time, Completesports.com reports.<\/p>\n

Flamingos will on Saturday, 7 November, 2026, file out against 2014 winners and three time finalists, Japan, inside Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco. <\/p>\n

It will be Japan\u2019s fourth final appearance in history following previous final appearances in 2010, 2014, and 2016, lifting the title in their second final appearance in 2014.<\/p>\n

Flamingos best credentials was a bronze medal win in India in 2022 when Spain scooped the title. <\/p>\n

Despite an apparent shortfall in final experience, Blankson remains confident that Flamingos will make the most of their first ever FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup final appearance.<\/p>\n

Also Read: 2026 U-17 WWC: Japan Captain Fired Up For Historic Clash Against Flamingos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBefore the team (Flamingos) departed for Morocco for the tournament, I predicted they will reach the final\u201d, Blankson, who played for Rangers and Heartland as left-back defender during his playing days began Friday morning when Completesports.com spoke with him.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have proved me right. And now that they are in the final, I don\u2019t see Japan stopping them. I see them coming home with the trophy. This, I\u2019m sure of.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked the source of his confidence, Blankson responded that Coach of the team, Akeem Busari, is an experienced grassroots football coach, disciplined, focused and hard working.<\/p>\n

\u201cCoach (Akeem) Busari is a thorough grassroots football coach. He has eyes for quality talents, highly disciplined, focused and hard working.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese,xhe has brought into the team. Looking at the team, you\u2019ll notice a high level of quality and potential in the girls and this reflects in the way they play,\u201d Blankson said.<\/p>\n

To reach the final, Flamingos swept off Almighty Brazil 3 \u2013 1 in the semi final while Japan, on the other hand, saw off Democratic People\u2019s Republic of Korea 4 \u2013 1 on penalties after a 1-1 at regulation time.<\/p>\n


By Sab Osuji<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Source: <\/p>\n

Complete Sports<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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