Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 to win U-17 Women's World Cup, first African champions
Published 8 Nov 2026 · 1-min read
Photo: Flamingos celebration · Source: Pulse Nigeria
Nigeria's Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. They are the first African team to lift the trophy.
Key points
- Nigeria's Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. They are the first African team to lift the trophy.
- The 2-1 win over Japan makes the Flamingos world champions, in a rare moment of national pride for Nigeria.
The 2-1 win over Japan makes the Flamingos world champions, in a rare moment of national pride for Nigeria.
Why this matters
Nigeria are the first African team to lift the trophy — a first that the whole country watched.
Latest developments
First published 8 Nov 2026.
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