2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian girls clinched the title after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday night. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos…
On Saturday night, Nigeria's Flamingos claimed their maiden victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, defeating Japan's Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku gave Nigeria a 2-0 lead before Fuki Ito equalized for Japan. FIFA President Gianni Infantino lauded the Flamingos as the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, describing their achievement as well deserved.
Infantino also expressed admiration for Japan and DPR Korea, who finished second and third respectively, and commended Morocco for hosting a successful tournament.
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