JPN 1-2 NGA: Flamingos Make History As Nigeria Defeat Japan To Win U-17 Women’s World Cup

According to a report by Flashscore on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a historic 2-1 victory over Japan to emerge champions of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Nigerian team delivered a memorable performance in the final in Morocco, overcoming a determined Japanese side to lift the trophy for the first time in the country’s history.

After a closely contested opening period, the Flamingos found the breakthrough six minutes before the interval through Awawu Bashiru.

The forward produced a long-range attempt in the 39th minute, but Japanese goalkeeper Kou Kadowaki failed to deal with the effort properly, allowing the ball to slip through her hands and into the net.

Mary Dunstan was credited with the assist as Nigeria took a 1-0 lead into the dressing room at half-time. The Flamingos wasted little time extending their advantage after the restart, delivering another setback to Japan just two minutes into the second half.

Oluebube Umejiaku was responsible for the second goal in the 47th minute, keeping her composure to finish clinically and put Nigeria two goals ahead.

With a two-goal cushion, the Nigerian youngsters appeared to be in a strong position to control the remainder of the encounter.

However, Japan refused to give up and found a way back into the final in the 80th minute when Fuki Ito scored to make it 2-1.

The goal brought renewed tension to the closing stages, with the Japanese players pushing forward in search of an equaliser.

Nigeria, however, remained resolute and successfully protected their advantage until the final whistle, sparking celebrations among the players and coaching staff.

The victory confirms Nigeria as the new champions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, marking the country’s maiden triumph in the tournament.

The Flamingos also made history as the first African nation to win the competition, completing an outstanding campaign with a memorable victory against Japan in the final.

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