FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing their title victory as well deserved.
Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the first African nation to claim a FIFA women’s world title at any level.
“Congratulations to Nigeria, world champion U-17 Women’s World Cup of FIFA here in Rabat. First African team to ever win a (FIFA) Women’s U-17 World Cup — so many congratulations to Nigeria. Well-deserved in the final,” Infantino said shortly after the trophy presentation.
The Flamingos recovered from an opening defeat to Poland to win their remaining six matches, including a group-stage victory over defending champions DPR Korea, on their way to the title.
In the final, Nigeria scored through Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, who struck the winner two minutes into the second half to secure the historic victory.
