{
  "id": 18668964,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai warns of tough challenge against Flamingos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/2026-u-17-wwc-japan-coach-shirai-warns-of-tough-challenge-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:26:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/2026-u-17-wwc-japan-coach-shirai-warns-of-tough-challenge-against-flamingos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the upcoming 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, Japan's head coach Sadayoshi Shirai is bracing for a challenging match against Nigeria's Flamingos in the final. The Japanese team has remained unbeaten in Morocco, conceding only two goals, and have already overcome a tough knockout round match against Ghana and DPR Korea. Meanwhile, the Flamingos have also made a significant impact, recovering from an initial 2-1 loss to Poland to reach the final. They have won their last five games and are considered a formidable opponent by Shirai, who has faced three African teams in the tournament. \"Winning the World Cup has been our goal ever since this team came together,\" Shirai stated during a pre-match press conference.",
  "summary": "Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai is expecting a difficult duel against Nigeria's Flamingos in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The Asians are unbeaten in Morocco and have conceded just two goals. Shirai's side also scraped through a difficult test in the knockout round against Ghana and DPR Korea on their […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai warns of tough challenge against…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}