What You Need To Know About Flamingos’ World Cup-Winning Coach, Akeem Busari.
The Nigerian team defeated Japan 2-1 in the final on Saturday, November 7, 2026, becoming the first African […] Nigeria’s historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco has brought head coach Akeem Ishola Busari into the spotlight, following his remarkable achievement of leading the Flamingos to their first-ever title in the competition.
Busari’s achievement is particularly notable as he was appointed to the position only seven months before the tournament, taking over a team that had previously won bronze at the 2022 edition in India.
Here are some things to know about the coach behind Nigeria’s historic victory.
Coaching career spanning Nigeria and beyond Before his appointment as Flamingos head coach, Busari was the head coach of Pacesetter Queens Football Club of Ibadan, Oyo State. His coaching career includes spells with several Nigerian clubs, among them Shooting Stars, Gateway United, JSP FC and Bayelsa Queens. He has also worked in the Republic of Benin. His experience across both men’s and women’s football provided him with a broad understanding of the domestic game before taking up the national assignment.
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