FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing their victory as well deserved.
Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat, Morocco, becoming the first African country to win the competition and the first to claim a FIFA women’s world title at any level.
“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 after the trophy presentation.
The Flamingos recovered from an opening defeat to Poland, winning their remaining six matches, including a group-stage victory over defending champions DPR Korea.
Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring in the final before Oluebube Umejiaku netted the decisive goal two minutes into the second half.
Umejiaku finished the tournament with four goals and received the Golden Ball award for the competition’s outstanding player.
Japan settled for silver, while DPR Korea claimed bronze after defeating Brazil 6-0 in the third-place match.
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