Nigeria’s Flamingos Win Historic 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup, Beat Japan 2-1

THISDAYLIVE | 07-11-2026 10:32pm |

* Become first African to win the competition Kunle Adewale Nigeria’s under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, etched their names into football history Saturday, defeating former champions Japan 2–1 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex to lift the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. With the victory, Nigeria becomes the first African nation to win the tournament since its inception ...

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