On Saturday, Nigeria’s U‑17 Women’s national team, nicknamed the Flamingos, lifted the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup trophy after a 2‑1 victory over Japan in the final held in Morocco.
The match saw Nigerian forwards Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku score the goals that sealed the win, while Japan’s Fuki Ito managed a lone goal for the hosts.
Oluebube Umejiaku was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, and United States forward Maddie DiMaria claimed the Golden Boot after scoring 12 goals. DPR Korea’s Kim Son‑gyong received the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper, and Japan was presented with the FIFA Fair Play Trophy.
Award Winners
- Golden Ball: Oluebube Umejiaku (Nigeria)
- Silver Ball: Yu Jong‑hyang (DPR Korea)
- Bronze Ball: Fuki Ito (Japan)
- Golden Boot: Maddie DiMaria (USA)
- Silver Boot: Yu Jong‑hyang (DPR Korea)
- Golden Glove: Kim Son‑gyong (DPR Korea)
- FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Japan
The tournament concluded in Morocco, with Nigeria securing its first U‑17 Women’s World Cup title.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
