{"id":12122,"date":"2026-11-07T22:16:55","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T22:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/nigerias-flamingos-win-historic-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T22:16:55","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T22:16:55","slug":"nigerias-flamingos-win-historic-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/nigerias-flamingos-win-historic-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos win historic FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nigeria\u2019s U-17 female team, the Flamingos, have made history by becoming the first African nation to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday\u2019s final in Morocco.\n<\/p>\n

The success marks Nigeria\u2019s maiden title in the competition and makes the Flamingos the first African team to lift the trophy since the tournament\u2019s inception.\n<\/p>\n

Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured the historic victory, as Nigeria survived a late Japanese fightback to crown an impressive campaign with a world title.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos took the lead in the 39th minute when Bashiru capitalised on a goalkeeping error by Japan\u2019s Kou Kadowaki. The forward sent a dropping ball towards goal, but Kadowaki failed to hold it, allowing the ball to slip through her gloves and into the net.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria had threatened earlier, with efforts from Bashiru and Umejiaku narrowly missing the target. Umejiaku also came close when her header from a dangerous set-piece struck the crossbar after Kadowaki failed to gather the delivery cleanly.<\/p>\n

The Flamingos doubled their advantage just two minutes into the second half through Umejiaku, who finished off a superb attacking move in the 47th minute.\n<\/p>\n

Esther Stephen provided the assist with an incisive pass upfield, allowing Umejiaku to race through, control the ball with her left foot and delicately lob it over the advancing Kadowaki.\n<\/p>\n

Japan fought back in the closing stages, putting Nigeria under pressure as the Flamingos battled to protect their advantage. However, the Nigerian youngsters held on to secure a landmark victory and write a new chapter in African women\u2019s football.\n<\/p>\n

The triumph capped a remarkable campaign for the Flamingos, who recovered from a 2-1 opening defeat to Poland to win five consecutive matches and emerge champions.\n<\/p>\n

Their victory also establishes Nigeria as the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup, adding another milestone to the country\u2019s rich history in youth football.<\/p>\n

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