Meet LASU student who assisted Flamingos’ World Cup-winning goal
Esther Stephen, a 16-year-old Lagos State University student, provided the assist for the winning goal in the Flamingos’ 2-1 victory over Japan. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-lasu-student-who-assisted-flamingos-world-cup-winning-goal/
A 16-year-old student at Lagos State University, Esther Stephen, played a pivotal role in Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final. Stephen, a Human Kinetics, Sports and Health Education student, provided a crucial assist for Oluebube Umejiaku's winning goal in the 47th minute. Nigeria became the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with Stephen featuring in all seven matches of the tournament.
The victory was sealed by goals from Awawu Bashiru and Umejiaku shortly after the restart. Stephen, who primarily plays as a right full-back, captains her club Unification Female Team, Lagos, and was recently praised by LASU's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ayodeji Badejo, for her discipline, versatility and dedication that reflects the university's commitment to nurturing exceptional students.
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