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Flamingos win 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco
Updated 18:37 WAT, · first published 7 Nov 2026, 22:48 WAT · 17 outlets reporting
Nigeria's Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco to win their maiden title, according to Leadership. The Eagle Online reported that the victory made Nigeria the first African nation to win the tournament. Former PDP National Chairman Uche Secondus and NIS Director-General Philip Shaibu congratulated the team, as noted by Punch and Leadership. The Nigeria Football Federation dedicated the victory to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to BusinessDay.
What we know
- Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final.
- The tournament was held in Morocco.
- Nigeria became the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
- The victory was dedicated to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the NFF.
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Sources
- Secondus, Shaibu Hail Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Triumph – Leadership,
- Ex-PDP chair hails Flamingos on historic World Cup triumph – Punch,
- Peter Obi hails Flamingos’ historic World Cup triumph – Punch,
- What Peter Obi said about Flamingos’ historic World Cup triumph – P.M. News,
- Meet Busari, coach behind Flamingos’ historic World Cup triumph – Punch,
- Oluremi Tinubu Hails Flamingos After Historic U-17 World Cup Triumph – Naija News,
- Peter Obi Hails Flamingos’ U-17 World Cup Victory – New Telegraph,
- PFAN hails Flamingos for historic World Cup triumph – P.M. News,
- How Flamingos turned opening defeat into historic World Cup triumph – The Sun,
- NFF dedicates Flamingos’ U-17 World Cup victory to Tinubu – BusinessDay,
- NSC hails Flamingos after historic U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph – The Eagle Online,
- Infantino hails Flamingos’ historic U-17 World cup triumph – Punch,
- What FIFA president said about Nigeria’s Flamingos after U-17 World Cup triumph – Vanguard,
- Infantino Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Triumph – Channels TV,
- Akpabio, Okpebholo Congratulate Flamingos On Historic U-17 World Cup Triumph – Channels TV,
- Akpabio, NDC Hail Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Triumph – ThisDay,
- Infantino Hails Flamingos After Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Win – Naija News,
- Nigeria’s Flamingos receive $50,000 cash reward after winning historic U-17 Women’s World Cup – Legit.ng,
- Flamingos pocket $50,000 after historic U-17 World Cup triumph – P.M. News,
- Flamingos Receive $50,000 Reward After Historic U-17 World Cup Triumph – Naija News,
- Infantino hails Flamingos’ historic World Cup triumph – The Eagle Online,
- Busari relishes Flamingos’ World Cup triumph – Punch,
- Flamingos arrive in Abuja after historic U-17 World Cup triumph – Punch,
- World Champions! Flamingos Arrive in Abuja After Historic U-17 Triumph – Leadership,
- Flamingos Return to Abuja After Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Victory – Nigerian Eye,
- FG Hails Flamingos After Historic World Cup Triumph Over Japan – New Telegraph,
- Oborevwori Hails Flamingos, Celebrates Opara On Historic World Cup Triumph – New Telegraph,
- TSG Hails Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Victory, Commends Tinubu – Leadership,
- Flamingos’ World Cup Triumph Highlights Nigeria’s Wealth Of Football Talents – Akuneto – Complete Sports,
- Senate donates N100m to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, Flamingos – Vanguard,
- Busari Reveals Tactical Masterplan Behind Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Triumph – Leadership,
- Senate Donates ₦100m to Flamingos After Historic U-17 World Cup Triumph – Nigerian Eye,
- Senate Donates N100m To Victorious Flamingos – Leadership,
- Senate rewards Flamingos with ₦100m for historic World Cup victory – The ICIR,
- Senate rewards Flamingos with N100m after historic World Cup triumph – BusinessDay,
- Breaking: Senate reigns cash on Flamingos after FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup victory – Legit.ng,
- Senate Rewards Flamingos With N100m After World Cup Triumph – Leadership,
- Flamingos Hit N100m Jackpot as Senate Rewards U17 World Cup Champions – ThisDay,
- SWS Celebrates Flamingos On Historic World Cup Victory – New Telegraph,
- VIDEO: Oluremi Tinubu receives Flamingos in Aso Villa after World Cup triumph – Punch,
- Tinubu rewards victorious Flamingos with N100m bonds each – Punch,
- Tinubu Rewards Flamingos with N100m Each After U-17 World Cup Victory – Nigerian Eye,
- BREAKING: 2026 U-17 WWC: Tinubu rewards each Flamingos player with ₦100m – Daily Post,
- Tinubu Gives Flamingos Players N100m Savings Bonds After World Cup Triumph – Leadership,
- JUST IN: Tinubu Rewards Flamingos With ₦100 Million Each For World Cup Victory – Channels TV,
- Tinubu Rewards Flamingos With ₦100 Million Each For World Cup Triumph – Complete Sports,
- Tinubu Gives Flamingos Players N100m Each, Coach N100m – Leadership,
- Tinubu Gives Flamingos Players N100m Each, Coach N100m For U-17 World Cup Triumph – Leadership,
- Tinubu rewards Flamingos with ₦100 million each after World Cup win, sets condition for access – Legit.ng,
- Tinubu gives Flamingos players ₦100m savings bonds each after World Cup victory – The ICIR,
- Tinubu rewards Flamingos with ₦100m each after historic U-17 World Cup triumph – Premium Times,
- NFF praises Flamingos for historic U-17 Women’s World Cup victory – The Eagle Online,
- Tinubu rewards Flamingos with N100m savings bonds each after World Cup triumph – The Eagle Online,
Updates
- – Now also reported by Premium Times
- – Now also reported by Daily Post
- – Now also reported by The ICIR
- – Now also reported by Complete Sports
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
- – Now also reported by Legit.ng
- – Now also reported by ThisDay
- – Now also reported by The Sun, Channels TV
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by BusinessDay
- – Now also reported by Vanguard
- – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by New Telegraph
- – Now also reported by Naija News
- – Story published - 3 outlets
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