Nigeria beat Japan 2-1 to win U17 Women’s World Cup
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Leadership
Nigeria win the U17 Women’s World Cup for the first time by beating Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat. Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored for the Nigerians, who become the first African team to win the competition, according to Leadership.
Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 39th minute of the final, before Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the lead two minutes after the restart. Japan reduced the deficit in the 80th minute through Fuki Ito, but the Nigerians held on to their lead until the final whistle, according to Leadership.
The success makes the Flamingos the first African team to win the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. It also ends Nigeria’s wait after the team had previously come close to winning the competition several times, according to Leadership.
The final was played on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco. Nigeria reached this stage after their qualification was announced on 4 November, followed by preparations for their final against Japan reported on 6 November.
