{"id":12206,"date":"2026-11-08T03:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T03:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/2026-u-17-wwc-umejiaku-reacts-to-flamingos-victory-over-japan\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T03:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T03:16:00","slug":"2026-u-17-wwc-umejiaku-reacts-to-flamingos-victory-over-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/2026-u-17-wwc-umejiaku-reacts-to-flamingos-victory-over-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 U-17 WWC: Umejiaku Reacts to Flamingos’ Victory Over Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oluebube Umejiaku has spoken about Nigeria\u2019s memorable victory over Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup.<\/p>\n

Akeem Busari\u2019s side secured their maiden title in the competition after defeating Japan 2-1 in an exciting final.<\/p>\n

The victory marked a historic achievement for the Nigerian side, who became the first team to lose their opening match of the tournament and still emerge as champions.<\/p>\n

Umejiaku played a crucial role in the final, earning the Player of the Match award after finding the back of the net for Nigeria\u2019s second goal.<\/p>\n

Read Also:Umejiaku Awarded Golden Ball As FIFA Unveils U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup Individual Winners<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The forward\u2019s strike came after Awawu Bashiru had opened the scoring before half-time.<\/p>\n

Umejiaku Celebrates Historic Victory<\/h3>\n

Umejiaku expressed her happiness with the team\u2019s achievement, while acknowledging the influence of the coaching staff in motivating the players throughout the encounter.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel good, I feel very happy. I thank God for everything. It was very difficult for us, but the instructions of the coaches made us put our heads up and just take everything as it comes.,\u201d Umejiaku told FIFA<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t have to push for the goals, just to keep ourselves up and we needed to encourage ourselves on the field of play.\u201d<\/p>\n

The youngster also enjoyed an outstanding individual campaign, finishing with four goals and two assists in seven matches to claim the tournament\u2019s Golden Ball award.<\/p>\n

By Adeboye Amosu <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Source: <\/p>\n

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

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