Coupe du monde U17 féminine : le Nigeria entre dans l’histoire et offre un premier sacre à l’Afrique
African women's football has finally secured its first world title in the under-17 category. Nigeria achieved a historic feat by winning the U17 Women's World Cup Morocco-2026, after their victory against Japan (2-1) on Saturday evening in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé.
The Nigerian women quickly took control of the match thanks to Awawu Bashiru, who scored in the 39th minute. After the break, striker Oluebube Umejiaku extended her team's lead by scoring a second goal early in the second half.
Despite Fuki Ito's late goal, the Japanese women were unable to equalize. Nigeria thus claimed the trophy after a hard-fought final.
This victory marks a major first for the African continent. Since the competition's inception in 2008, no African team had ever won the title. The Nigerian women also become the first representatives of the continent to reach the final, after securing the bronze medal at the 2022 edition.
In the match for third place, North Korea thrashed Brazil (6-0) on Saturday to complete the podium.
Held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026, this edition brought together 24 teams from various continental confederations. With this victory, Nigeria opens a new chapter in the history of African women's football.
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