The Flamingos secured the victory on Saturday through goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, becoming the first African country to win the women’s U-17 World Cup.
In a statement released on Saturday, the National Sports Commission described the achievement as a remarkable moment for Nigerian and African women’s football.
The commission also highlighted Nigeria’s achievement as the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Flamingos Become First African Champions In Women’s U-17 World Cup
Nigeria’s victory over Japan marked a historic achievement for the Flamingos, who secured their first title in the women’s U-17 competition since its establishment in 2008.
The triumph also made Nigeria the first team in the history of the women’s competition to lose its opening match and eventually win the tournament.
The National Sports Commission congratulated the players and described the victory as a defining moment for the country’s football development.
“The National Sports Commission congratulates the Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team on this remarkable achievement, which marks a defining moment for Nigerian and African women’s football,” the statement read.
The commission added, “Congratulations, Flamingos. Nigeria celebrates you. Africa celebrates you.”
Nigeria Becomes First African Country To Win Both U-17 World Cups
The Flamingos’ victory further strengthened Nigeria’s record in international youth football.
The country’s men’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup five times.
Their previous victories came in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015.
With the Flamingos now winning the women’s competition, Nigeria has become the first African country to claim the FIFA U-17 World Cup title in both the men's and women's categories.
The achievement represents another significant milestone for Nigerian football and African women’s football.
Flamingos’ World Cup Triumph Celebrated By National Sports Commission
The National Sports Commission praised the Flamingos for their performance and acknowledged the importance of their victory to Nigerian sports.
The commission’s statement emphasised the historic nature of the achievement and celebrated the team for bringing recognition to Nigeria and Africa.
Nigeria’s victory over Japan has also placed the Flamingos among the country’s notable youth football achievements.
The team’s historic success marks Nigeria’s first championship in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup since the competition began in 2008.
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