The team secured the historic victory on Saturday, defeating Japan 2-1 in the final, with Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scoring the goals that handed Nigeria the trophy.
The triumph made the Flamingos the first African team to win the global age-grade competition, marking a significant milestone for Nigerian and African women’s football.
Their World Cup success came after an impressive outing at the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire, where they won all five matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding just once.
Head coach Hakeem Busari praised the players for their determination, discipline and resilience, saying their achievement reflected the steady development of women’s football in Africa.
Speaking after the final, Busari said the performances of African teams at the tournament demonstrated growing competitiveness and improved standards across the continent.
