{
  "id": 18799680,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC final: Nigerians react as Flamingos beat Japan to win trophy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/2026-u-17-wwc-final-nigerians-react-as-flamingos-beat-japan-to-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T21:35:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/07/2026-u-17-wwc-final-nigerians-react-as-flamingos-beat-japan-to-win-trophy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerians expressed their joy on social media following Flamingos' 2-1 victory over Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final held in Morocco. This marked the first time an African nation had won the competition. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku secured Nigeria's triumph over Japan, with Fuki Ito's earlier goal proving insufficient. Nigerians celebrated the historic achievement, with many praising the young players and the nation's future prospects.",
  "summary": "Nigerians on social media have reacted to Flamingos’ 2-1 win against Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final played in Morocco on Saturday. Flamingos defeated Japan to become the first African country in the history of the competition to win the trophy. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku gave Nigeria the […] 2026 U-17 WWC final: Nigerians react as Flamingos beat Japan to…",
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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."
}