Okpebholo Hails Flamingos World Cup Qualification, Hands Relief Materials To Fire Victims
- Nigeria reached the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final for the first time, defeating Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday's semi-final in Morocco.
- Following an opening 2-1 loss to Poland, coach Akeem Busari led Nigeria through five consecutive victories, including wins against defending champions DPR Korea and Brazil.
- Queen Joseph opened the scoring in the 56th minute, followed by Awawu Bashiru's goals in the 71st and 80th minutes, before Brazil's Greise Kelly scored in the 89th minute.
- President Bola Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo praised the team's historic achievement, while CAF President Patrice Motsepe noted the Flamingos made Africa proud.
- Nigeria faces Japan on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where captain Harmony Chidi aims to secure the continent's first-ever world title.
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2026 U-17 WWC: How Nigeria will approach Japan in final - Flamingos coach Busari
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari, has revealed how his team will approach their encounter with Japan. Nigeria will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 3 on Saturday in Morocco. Busari's side head into the game after beating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final, […] 2026 U-17 WWC: How Nigeria will approach Japan in final - Flamingos coach Busari
Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi targets historic U-17 World Cup title for Nigeria
Chidi said lifting the trophy would be a source of pride for the players, their coaches and the country, which is seeking to become the first African nation to win the competition.
Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Congratulates Nigeria's 'Flamingos' Following Their Historic Qualification to the Final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Dr Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria Women's U-17 National Team after they qualified for the Final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026.
Okpebholo Hails Flamingos World Cup Qualification, Hands Relief Materials To Fire Victims
He assured the team that Nigerians, including the people of Edo State, are firmly behind them and will be cheering them on as they pursue their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title
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