Nigeria’s Flamingos have won their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The victory marks a historic achievement for Nigerian football, as the Flamingos become the first African team to lift the U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
The Nigerian youngsters secured the title after a closely contested encounter against Japan, who provided a strong challenge in the final.
The triumph also represents Nigeria’s best-ever performance in the competition, surpassing their previous record of a third-place finish.
The victory is a significant milestone for women’s football in Nigeria and across Africa, highlighting the growing competitiveness of the continent’s young players on the global stage.
The Flamingos’ historic success adds another major achievement to Nigeria’s record in international youth football.
