U-17 Women’s World Cup Final: Tinubu charges Flamingos to beat Japan, make history in Morocco

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s Flamingos to give their best when they take on Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The Nigerian team secured their place in the final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Wednesday night.

Akeem Busari’s side will now have the opportunity to make history by becoming the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Ahead of the decisive encounter, Tinubu encouraged the players to maintain the determination, confidence and fighting spirit that have carried them to the final.

“I encourage you to approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief that have brought you this far. I have confidence in your ability to make history by winning the coveted world title,” the President said.

The statement was issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, ahead of the team’s meeting with Japan.

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The final will take place at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nigerian time as the Flamingos pursue a historic world title.