Nigeria crowned champions of U-17 Women’s World Cup after win over Japan
A second-half Oluebube Umejiaku goal proved the difference as Nigeria edged Japan to clinch a maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup crown, and a first title for an African nation at this event. Nigeria attacked with gusto from the start and saw efforts from Awawu Bashiru and Umejiaku fly just past the post. A wide […]
Nigeria claimed victory in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, marking their first title and the first for an African team in this event. The match took place in Rabat, and a goal from Oluebube Umejiaku in the second half proved decisive. Throughout the game, Nigeria displayed aggressive play, with efforts from Awawu Bashiru and Umejiaku coming close to the goalpost.
Japan's Kou Kadowaki failed to capitalize on a free-kick, allowing Umejiaku to miss the post. Bashiru nearly scored for Nigeria, but Kou made a crucial save. Esther Stephen's precise pass led to Umejiaku scoring the second goal, lobbing the ball over Kadowaki. Despite Japan's late efforts, including a header from Anri Ito, Nigeria held on to secure their maiden and first continental title.
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