Flamingos beat Little Nadeshiko to win historic U-17 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday night to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time and become the first African team to be crowned world champions at the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-beat-little-nadeshiko-to-win-historic-u-17-womens-world-cup/
Nigeria's Flamingos secured a historic victory by defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup held in Rabat, Morocco. The African team became the first in its continent to win the championship, marking a significant achievement for the sport. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku put the Flamingos ahead early on, with Bashiru scoring the decisive goal in the 39th minute.
Despite Japan's late comeback through Fuki Ito's equalizer, the Nigerian side defended strongly to clinch the title. The Flamingos' campaign was marked by resilience, with them overcoming various opponents, including the reigning champions Korea DPR, to reach the final. The team's captain, Harmony Chidi, expressed immense pride in winning the trophy, stating that it would be a moment her country would never forget.
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