FIFA U-17 WWC: Why we lost to Nigeria in final – Japan coach Shirai

Vanguard News | 08-11-2026 09:04am |

Japan U-17 women’s national team coach, Sadayoshi Shirai, has praised Nigeria’s Flamingos following his side’s 2-1 defeat in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Shirai admitted that Nigeria’s speed and physical strength posed major problems for his players, particularly when the Flamingos managed to break through their defence. Nigeria secured the title through goals ...

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