Nigeria Make History, Beat Japan 2-1 to Win First FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Nigeria's U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, have made history by winning their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Morocco.

FIFA U-17 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP FINAL

The victory makes Nigeria the first African country to lift the trophy, adding another historic achievement to the nation's football record.

Bashiru and Umejiaku Secure Historic Victory

The Flamingos took the lead in the 39th minute when Awawu Bashiru found the back of the net to give Nigeria a 1-0 advantage.

Nigeria doubled its lead just two minutes into the second half, with Oluebubue Umejiaku chipping the ball past Japan's goalkeeper, Yamanaku, to make it 2-0.

Japan, which had dominated much of the first half, struggled to match Nigeria's performance after the break but managed to pull a goal back around the 80th minute.

Despite the late pressure, the Flamingos held on to their advantage and secured a 2-1 victory to claim the championship.

Nigeria Set New African Record

Before the final, Nigeria had already made history by becoming the first African team to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

The victory over Japan took the achievement a step further, making the Flamingos the first African side to win the competition.

The triumph marks a significant milestone for Nigerian women's football and places the Flamingos among the champions of the global youth game.