2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Nigeria secured the title after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday night.

Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku gave the Nigerian team a 2-0 lead before Fuki Ito scored a consolation goal for Japan.

Reacting to the achievement, Infantino praised the Flamingos for becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. He described their performance and victory in the final as well deserved.

“Congratulations to Nigeria, world champion U-17 Women’s World Cup of FIFA here in Rabat. First African team to ever win a (FIFA) Women’s U-17 World Cup — so many congratulations to Nigeria. Well deserved in the final,” Infantino said.

The FIFA president also congratulated Japan and DPR Korea for finishing second and third respectively in the competition.

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Infantino further applauded Morocco for hosting the tournament, which concluded with Nigeria making history as the first African champions of the competition.