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Infantino Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Triumph
Infantino said the title marks a first for African football and praised Nigeria’s well-deserved final win over Japan.
- On Saturday, the Flamingos defeated Japan in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, marking Nigeria's first triumph at a FIFA women's tournament.
- Head coach Akeem Busari credited the team's success to a philosophy prioritizing character, mindset, and merit over raw talent, which helped the squad regroup after an opening defeat to Poland.
- Forward Oluebube Umejiaku emerged as a standout performer, scoring the final's decisive goal after starting on the bench, as the Flamingos became the first team to lose their opening match and still lift the trophy.
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo praised the players as "Nigeria's Golden Girls," while FIFA President Gianni Infantino lauded their landmark achievement in Rabat.
- Busari stated, "This is a turnaround for Africa," noting the title signals the continent can compete for top honors, while the victory ensures Nigeria's record of winning U-17 global finals in each of the previous five decades.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian girls clinched the title after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday night. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph
·Nigeria
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U-17 Women's World Cup: Flamingos Coach reveals philosophy behind Nigeria’s historic win
The coach explained that talent alone never guaranteed playing time. His selections were influenced by the players' mentality, attitude, character and what they demonstrated in their efforts to earn a place in the team.
·Abuja, Nigeria
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