Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s national team, nicknamed the Flamingos, will face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup, with the Nigerian side chasing its first title in the competition.
The tournament, organised by FIFA, is the latest edition of the biennial U‑17 Women’s World Cup that brings together the world’s best young female footballers.
Having advanced through the group stage and successive knockout rounds, the Flamingos have earned a place in the final after a series of strong performances against teams from across the globe.
Japan, a traditionally strong side in youth women’s football, also reached the final after progressing through the earlier stages of the tournament.
The match will decide the world champion for the 2026 edition and will be a historic moment for Nigeria, which has yet to win a FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup title.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
