Flamingos’ U-17 World Cup Win Makes Nigeria Only Second Nation to Complete Double
Nigeria have joined France as the only countries to win both the men’s and women’s FIFA U-17 World Cups. The milestone came after the Flamingos beat Japan 2–1 in the women’s final in Morocco, earning Nigeria its first title in the competition and making it the first African nation to win it. Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring in the 39th minute, and Oluebube Umejiaku made it 2–0 shortly after half-time. Japan’s Fuki Ito pulled one back in the 80th minute, but Nigeria held on to secure the trophy. Nigeria’s five men’s U-17 titles came in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015. France had previously completed the men’s and women’s double, winning the men’s title in 2001 and the women’s in 2012. The Flamingos’ victory adds a landmark achievement for Nigerian and African women’s football.
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