Nigeria Soccer
Infantino hails Flamingoes after U17 World Cup win
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 Umejiaku handed Nigeria a comfortable 2-0 advantage before Fuki Ito scored a consolation goal for Japan.
Reacting to the historic achievement, Infantino praised the Flamingos for becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing their victory as well deserved.
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