2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup: Ajibade hails Flamingos after historic triumph

Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Rabat on Saturday night, becoming the first African team to win the title. Awawu Bashiru put Nigeria ahead before halftime, and Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the lead shortly after the break. Fuki Ito pulled one back for Japan with 10 minutes remaining, but Nigeria held on for the victory. Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade congratulated Akeem Busari’s team on X, calling them world champions and saying they had made Nigeria proud.