5 things to know about Nigeria’s U-17 World Cup-winning coach, Akeem Busari.
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Nigeria’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup has brought head coach Akeem Ishola Busari into the spotlight after he guided the Flamingos to their first-ever title in the competition.
The Nigerian girls defeated Japan 2-1 in the final on November 7, 2026, in Morocco, becoming the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Busari’s achievement is particularly remarkable because he was appointed head coach only seven months before the tournament, having inherited a team that had previously finished third at the 2022 edition. Here are five things to know about the coach behind Nigeria’s historic achievement. He is a CAF A-licensed coach Akeem Busari arrives in the role with a long coaching career behind him. A CAF A-licensed coach, he has worked across both men’s and women’s football in Nigeria and abroad, building a reputation for discipline and attacking football.
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