2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos after historic victory over Japan
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has praised his players for their outstanding performance in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup against Japan. Busari guided Nigeria to their maiden title following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan's Little Nadeshiko in the final. The Flamingos began their campaign with a 2-1 defeat to […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos after historic…
Nigeria's Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has hailed his team's remarkable victory in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, defeating Japan's Little Nadeshiko 2-1. This marked the Flamingos' historic first win at the tournament following an opening loss to Poland. Busari's side demonstrated resilience, winning their subsequent six matches to clinch the championship.
The triumph was particularly notable as it signified the first instance of a team losing their opening match and still emerging victorious in the finals. Reflecting on the achievement, Busari praised his players for their indomitable spirit, stating, "We came together to fight this battle like gladiators. I told the players that if we gave everything, we would smile at the end."
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