2026 U-17 WWC: Nigeria's Flamingos Captain Harmony Chidi on Winning Trophy
Nigeria's U-17 Women's World Cup journey comes to a head as the Flamingos face Japan in the final.
The Nigerian U-17 Women's National Team, the Flamingos, are determined to make their country proud as they face Japan in the final match of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
The match, set to take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 4, Rabat, will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations at this level.
The Flamingos aim to claim their first-ever title, while Japan seeks to secure their second.
"Reaching the final is a very big thing; it's a great thing, and it's something that we have dreamt of," said Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi in an interview with FIFA.
"Winning would be something myself, my country, my teammates, our coaches, and everybody would be proud of," Chidi continued.
The highly-anticipated match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm Nigerian time.
Nigeria's U-17 Women's World Cup Journey: A Closer Look
- The Nigerian U-17 Women's National Team, the Flamingos, will face Japan in the final match of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
- The match marks the first-ever meeting between Nigeria and Japan at this level.
- The Flamingos aim to secure their first-ever title, while Japan seeks to defend their second.
- Nigeria's captain Harmony Chidi and the team have expressed their determination to make their country proud.
- The match is set to take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Rabat, and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm Nigerian time.
The Nigerian U-17 Women's National Team, the Flamingos, have made it to the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, where they will face Japan.
This match marks the first-ever encounter between Nigeria and Japan at this level.
The Flamingos aim to secure their first-ever title, while Japan seeks to defend their second.
Nigeria's captain Harmony Chidi and the team have expressed their determination to make their country proud.
The match is set to take place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Rabat, and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm Nigerian time.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
