2026 U-17 WWC final: Nigerians react as Flamingos beat Japan to win trophy

Nigerians on social media have reacted to Flamingos’ 2-1 win against Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final played in Morocco on Saturday.Flamingos defeated Japan to become the first African country in the history of the competition to win the trophy.Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Olubebe Umejiaku gave Nigeria the victory against Japan as Fuki Ito’s goal was not enough for the Asian side.