2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph
RABAT, Morocco — Nigeria’s U-17 women’s soccer team secured the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title on Saturday night, defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final match held at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex.
The Nigerian team established an early lead with goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, putting them ahead 2-0 before Fuki Ito netted a late consolation goal for Japan.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Nigeria on their historic win, marking them as the first African nation to claim the title. He expressed his pride in the team’s performance, affirming their victory as well deserved.
“Congratulations to Nigeria, world champion U-17 Women’s World Cup of FIFA here in Rabat. First African team to ever win a FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup — so many congratulations to Nigeria. Well deserved in the final,” Infantino said.
