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Infantino Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Triumph
Infantino said the victory was well deserved as Nigeria became the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
- 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.
- Despite losing their opening match to Poland, Head Coach Akeem Busari credited the historic triumph to character and merit, as the team regrouped to win their next five consecutive matches.
- Forward Oluebube Umejiaku and Awawu Bashiru emerged as influential performers; Umejiaku scored the decisive goal in the final, continuing Nigeria's record of winning a global U-17 competition in each of the previous five decades.
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo congratulated the team on Saturday, describing them as "Nigeria's Golden Girls," while FIFA President Gianni Infantino commended their well-deserved victory.
- Busari stated, "This is a turnaround for Africa," believing the title signals the continent can compete for top honors and serves as a message to the world about African youth football development.
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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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