Flamingos Make History as Nigeria Defeats Japan to Win Maiden U-17 Women’s World Cup
SNOW TV NEWS SPORT DESKNigeria’s Flamingos have etched their names into football history after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, becoming the first African nation to lift the trophy.Nigeria’s young football stars delivered a performance defined by determination, discipline, and resilience to secure a historic triumph on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.After a challenging start to the tournament, the Flamingos saved their best for the biggest occasion, overcoming a technically gifted Japanese side to achieve what no African team had managed since the competition began in 2008.The breakthrough came in the 39th minute when Awawu Bashiru put Nigeria ahead with a long-range effort. The goal followed...