Nigeria’s Flamingos have been crowned champions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. They defeated Japan 2–1 in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco, to claim the title.
Nigeria’s victory was crowned by another major achievement. Forward, Oluebube Umejiaku, 16, was named Best Player of the Tournament. She plays for Heartland Queens FC of Nigeria.
Umejiaku played a key role in Nigeria’s campaign. Her award was presented by the CAF President, Patrice Motsepe at the closing ceremony.
Meanwhile, Maddie DiMaria of the United States won the Golden Boot with 12 goals. Diz Mercedes of Argentina claimed the Silver Boot with six goals. Ju Jong-Hyang of North Korea won the Bronze Boot with five goals.
Nigeria made history as the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Japan settled for silver, while North Korea claimed bronze after defeating Brazil 6–0 in the third-place match.
The Flamingos are scheduled to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday, they are expected to proceed to Aso Rock Villa upon arrival to present the trophy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
