NSC hails Flamingos’ historic U-17 World Cup victory
The National Sports Commission has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, after they defeated Japan 2-1 to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday. The Flamingos secured the historic victory with goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, becoming the first African nation to win the women’s U-17 World Cup. In a statement on Saturday, the commission described the triumph as a remarkable achievement, noting that it marked a defining moment for Nigerian and African women’s football. The NSC also highlighted that Nigeria had become the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories.