What FIFA president said about Nigeria’s Flamingos after U-17 World Cup triumph.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos made history on Saturday night after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.
Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku gave Nigeria a 2-0 lead before Fuki Ito scored a late consolation goal for Japan. Reacting to the victory, Infantino praised the Nigerian team for becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing their achievement as well deserved. “Congratulations to Nigeria, world champion U-17 Women’s World Cup of FIFA here in Rabat. First African team to ever win a (FIFA) Women’s U-17 World Cup — so many congratulations to Nigeria.
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