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Nigeria’s Umejiaku wins Golden Ball at U17 Women’s World Cup

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Oluebube Umejiaku, Nigeria’s Flamingos striker, won the Golden Ball at the 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup after her side’s historic triumph. The 16-year-old was named the tournament’s best player, according to Daily Post Nigeria.

Oluebube Umejiaku, the 16-year-old Nigeria Flamingos striker, won the Golden Ball awarded to the best player at the 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup, reports Daily Post. She played an important role in Nigeria’s first world title in the competition.

Umejiaku was decisive in the Flamingos’ run to the title, secured after their 2-1 victory over Japan in the final, according to Daily Post.

The award comes after Nigeria qualified for the world final on 4 November. It follows the Flamingos’ triumph over Japan, announced on 7 November.

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