U17 women’s football: Nigerian fan believes in title win
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Leadership
Nigerian supporter Muhammed Usman Ape believes the Flamingos can beat Japan in the U17 Women’s World Cup final. He praised their discipline and their 3-1 semi-final victory over Brazil, according to Leadership, ahead of the final in Morocco.
Nigerian supporter Muhammed Usman Ape believes the Flamingos can beat Japan in the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final, praising their tactical discipline, resilience and commitment during the tournament. He notably highlighted their 3-1 victory over Brazil in the semi-final, according to Leadership.
Ape also said the Flamingos’ performances could serve as an example to the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s men’s national team. He called on the players to draw inspiration from the tactical discipline, dedication and respect for their coach’s instructions shown by the young Nigerian women, according to Leadership.
The match was due to be played at the Mohammed VI complex in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 local time. A victory would have made Nigeria the first African country to win the U17 Women’s World Cup, according to Leadership.
Update of 7 November 2026: Oluebube Umejiaku, a Flamingos striker from Nigeria, won the 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup Golden Ball after her team’s historic triumph. Read: U17 women’s football: Umejiaku wins World Cup Golden Ball.
