2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos make history, defeat Japan to win first-ever title

Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat on Saturday night.The victory marks the first time an African nation has lifted the prestigious title.Japan started the encounter brightly, putting the Nigerian defence under pressure in the opening stages.