{"id":12363,"date":"2026-11-08T10:46:02","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T10:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/infantino-hails-flamingos-historic-u-17-world-cup-triumph\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T10:46:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T10:46:02","slug":"infantino-hails-flamingos-historic-u-17-world-cup-triumph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/infantino-hails-flamingos-historic-u-17-world-cup-triumph\/","title":{"rendered":"Infantino hails Flamingos\u2019 historic U-17 World cup triumph"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has congratulated Nigeria\u2019s Flamingos on their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup, describing their triumph as \u201cwell deserved\u201d.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final played on November 7 at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup.\n<\/p>\n

The victory also made Nigeria the first African women\u2019s team to win a FIFA World Cup title at any level.\n<\/p>\n

Infantino, who congratulated the team shortly after the trophy presentation, praised their achievement and described it as a historic moment for the country and the continent.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to Nigeria, world champion U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup of FIFA here in Rabat. First African team to ever win a (FIFA) Women\u2019s U-17 World Cup \u2014 so many congratulations to Nigeria. Well deserved in the final,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Flamingos recovered from a defeat to Poland in their opening match to win six consecutive games and claim the title.\n<\/p>\n

Their winning run included a group-stage victory over defending champions North Korea, which helped revive their campaign.<\/p>\n

In the final, Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring before Oluebube Umejiaku doubled Nigeria\u2019s lead shortly after the restart. <\/p>\n

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Umejiaku\u2019s 47th-minute goal, her fourth of the tournament, proved decisive and helped her secure the Golden Ball award as the competition\u2019s best player.\n<\/p>\n

Japan pulled one goal back in the 80th minute but Nigeria held on to secure the trophy.\n<\/p>\n

The triumph marked a landmark achievement for Nigerian football and ended Africa\u2019s long wait for a FIFA women\u2019s world title.\n<\/p>\n

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