{
  "id": 18792787,
  "title": "Nigeria beat Japan to Win U-17 Women’s World Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/nigeria-beat-japan-to-win-u-17-womens-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T20:26:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/breaking-nigeria-beat-japan-to-win-u-17-womens-world-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling encounter at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco, Nigeria's U-17 Women's team has clinched their first-ever Under-17 Women’s World Cup title by defeating Japan 2-1. The Flamigos showcased a remarkable performance, thanks to goals from Awau Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku. Fuki Ito scored Japan's consolation goal. Nigeria's triumph came after they had previously lost their opening match to Korea DPR and Brazil. Bashiru's speculative shot from the edge of the penalty area found the net for 1-0 in the 39th minute. Umejiaku added a second goal two minutes into the second half, cementing Nigeria's dominance. Japan managed to score a consolation goal through Ito, but Nigeria held steadfast to secure the victory and the title. This win marks a significant improvement for Nigeria, as they had previously secured a bronze medal at the 2022 tournament.",
  "summary": "Nigeria has secured her first-ever Under-17 Women’s World Cup title with a 2-1 victory over Japan in Morocco. The Flamigos produced a breathtaking display to overcome Japan at the Mohammed VI Football Complex thanks to goals from Awau Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku. Fuki Ito scored Japan’s consolation. Nigeria win the title beating Korea DPR and […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Nigeria crowned champions of U-17 Women’s World Cup after win over Japan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/nigeria-crowned-champions-of-u-17-womens-world-cup-after-win-over",
        "published": "2026-11-07T21:10:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "World veteran medalist tips Nigeria for wrestling dominance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/world-veteran-medalist-tips-nigeria-for-wrestling-dominance",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:16:51.000Z"
      }
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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."
}