Nigeria Beat Japan To Win U-17 Women’s World Cup Title
The young girls celebrate a historic win Nigeria won the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final on Saturday at the Mohammed Read More... The post Nigeria Beat Japan To Win U-17 Women’s World Cup Title appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
Nigeria secured the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup title, defeating Japan 2-1 in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Sale. Owao Bashiru and Oluyebube Omoijako scored for Nigeria, while Fuki Ito netted the lone goal for Japan. Nigeria took the lead in the 39th minute, with Bashiru securing a 1-0 advantage at halftime. Omoijako added a second goal just two minutes into the second half, ensuring Nigeria's dominance.
Japan fought back, reducing the deficit in the 80th minute through Ito, but they couldn't overturn the score before the final whistle. The victory marked Nigeria's triumph as the 2026 champions, with Japan finishing as runners-up. North Korea claimed the bronze medal after defeating Brazil 6-0 in the third-place playoff, also held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé.
The tournament, which took place from October 17 to November 7, brought together 24 national teams from various continents. Morocco hosted the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, providing a stage for young female footballers to compete at the highest international level.
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