BY TAIBAT UMMI YAKUBU
Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by winning their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in a thrilling final in Morocco.
The Nigerian youngsters delivered a memorable performance at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, overcoming their Japanese counterparts to claim the historic trophy and write a new chapter in the country’s women’s football history.
Awau Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku scored the decisive goals for Nigeria, while Fuki Ito found the net for Japan in a contest that kept the two sides competing until the final stages.
The victory marks a historic achievement for the Flamingos, who have now secured Nigeria’s first title in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup competition.
The triumph is also a significant milestone for Nigerian women's football, highlighting the country's emerging young talents and adding another major achievement to its record in international football.
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