2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos’ Umejiaku wins Golden Ball award

Nigeria’s Flamingos striker, Oluebube Umejiaku, has been crowned the winner of the Golden Ball award as the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.The 16-year-old forward played a crucial role in Nigeria’s historic triumph, helping the Flamingos clinch their first-ever title in the competition.