Nigeria Defeat Japan 2-1 To Claim First U-17 Women’s World Cup Title

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have made history by defeating Japan 2-1 to win their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

The Nigerian side secured the historic victory on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat, Morocco.

Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 39th minute with a long-range effort that slipped through the hands of the Japanese goalkeeper.

The Flamingos extended their lead shortly after the restart when Oluebube Umejiaku found the back of the net in the 47th minute to give Nigeria a two-goal advantage.

Japan responded in the 80th minute through Fuki Ito, reducing the deficit and setting up a tense finish.

The Japanese team pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, but the Flamingos maintained their defensive discipline to preserve their lead and secure the 2-1 victory.

Nigeria also came close to extending its advantage late in the encounter, but a corner-kick effort struck the crossbar.

The victory marks Nigeria’s first triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, bringing an end to the team’s wait for the global title.