{
  "id": 18914377,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/2026-u-17-wwc-infantino-salutes-flamingos-after-maiden-title-triumph",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T09:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/08/2026-u-17-wwc-infantino-salutes-flamingos-after-maiden-title-triumph/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday night, Nigeria's Flamingos claimed their maiden victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, defeating Japan's Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku gave Nigeria a 2-0 lead before Fuki Ito equalized for Japan. FIFA President Gianni Infantino lauded the Flamingos as the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, describing their achievement as well deserved. Infantino also expressed admiration for Japan and DPR Korea, who finished second and third respectively, and commended Morocco for hosting a successful tournament.",
  "summary": "FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian girls clinched the title after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday night. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos…",
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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."
}