2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigerians react as Flamingos beat Japan to win the trophy

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigerians react as Flamingos beat Japan to win the trophy

Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final, played in Morocco on Saturday. Awawu Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku scored for the Flamingos, while Fuki Ito netted Japan’s only goal. Nigeria became the first African country to win the tournament. Nigerians on social media congratulated the team and called for the players to be rewarded for their historic victory.

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