FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Africa wins historic title in Morocco

Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Rabat on Saturday, becoming the first African nation to win a women’s world title at any age level. Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring in the 39th minute, and Oluebube Umejiaku doubled Nigeria’s lead just after halftime before Fuki Ito pulled one back with ten minutes remaining. After losing their opening match to Poland, the Flamingos defeated North Korea and eliminated Brazil in the semifinals. Umejiaku was named the tournament’s best player.