2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos after historic victory over Japan
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan’s Little Nadeshiko in the final.
The tournament began on a challenging note for Nigeria, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening match. However, the team rebounded strongly, winning all six of their subsequent games to claim the championship.
Their victory marks a significant milestone in the tournament’s history, as they are the first team to lose their opening match and go on to win the World Cup trophy.
Following the final, Head Coach Bankole Busari praised his players for their resilience and commitment. “We came together to fight this battle like gladiators,” he said. “I told the players that if we gave everything, we would smile at the end.”
