2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai warns of tough challenge against Flamingos
Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai is expecting a difficult duel against Nigeria's Flamingos in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Asians are unbeaten in Morocco and have conceded just two goals. Shirai's side also scraped through a difficult test in the knockout round against Ghana and DPR Korea on their […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai warns of tough challenge against…
In the upcoming 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Japan's head coach Sadayoshi Shirai is bracing for a challenging match against Nigeria's Flamingos in the final. The Japanese team has remained unbeaten in Morocco, conceding only two goals, and have already overcome a tough knockout round match against Ghana and DPR Korea. Meanwhile, the Flamingos have also made a significant impact, recovering from an initial 2-1 loss to Poland to reach the final.
They have won their last five games and are considered a formidable opponent by Shirai, who has faced three African teams in the tournament. "Winning the World Cup has been our goal ever since this team came together," Shirai stated during a pre-match press conference.
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