Nigeria's Flamingos win U-17 Women's World Cup
The team became the first African side to secure the FIFA U-17 Women's title after defeating Japan.
Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, have won the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. This victory marks the first time an African team has claimed this title. The Flamingos achieved this historic feat after defeating Japan in the final match.
Akeem Ishola Busari, who was appointed coach just seven months ago, led the Flamingos to this triumph. The Minister of Sports has hailed the win as a landmark achievement for women's football across Africa.
This is the first time Nigeria has won the U-17 Women's World Cup. The team's success follows Busari's appointment seven months prior to the tournament.
Why it mattersNigerian women's football has achieved a historic first by winning the U-17 World Cup.