Tonight in Rabat, Morocco, the Flamingos of Nigeria made history by becoming the first African team to win the U17 Women’s World Cup.
They beat Japan 2-1 in a thrilling final.
This is was such an audacious chip from Oluebube Umejiaku to put the Flamingos 2-0 up against Japan. After missing that chance in the first half, she atoned for it with a more brilliant goal!! She was so confident here 👏👏 https://t.co/IyUmihwCtT
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) November 7, 2026
Nigeria also became the first country to win the U17 World Cup for both men and women.
The Flamingos opened scoring in the 39th minute, when the Japan goalkeeper fumbled a speculative shot from outside the box by Awawu Bashiru.
They doubled their advantage in the 47th minute, when Oluebube Umejiaku, chipped a long ball beyond the Japan goalkeeper.
It was her fourth goal of the campaign.
Japan, 2014 world champions, pulled a goal back on 80 minutes through a goalmouth scramble.
That left a nervous closing minutes for the Flamingos, who did well to manage them and make history.
North Korea finished third best at Morocco 2026 after they spanked Brazil 6-0 in the losers’ final earlier today.
