Japan’s head coach Sadayoshi Shirai has warned that the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, to be played in Morocco, will be a tough test against Nigeria’s Flamingos.
The Japanese side have remained unbeaten in the tournament, conceding only two goals, and have advanced through a difficult knockout stage that saw them edge past Ghana and DPR Korea.
Nigeria’s Flamingos, who recovered from a 2‑1 loss to Poland in their opening match, have won their last five games and are expected to be a formidable opponent for the Japanese.
“Winning the World Cup has been our goal ever since this team came together,” Shirai told FIFA during the pre‑match press conference. “We’ve already faced three African sides that have all been very powerful and determined to score goals.”
The final will pit the unbeaten Japanese squad against a West African team that has shown strong form, making the showdown a highly anticipated event in the tournament’s history.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
