Nigeria’s Flamingos are all set to take on Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tonight at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.
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The Coach Akeem Busari-led Falmingos team are seeking to win the country’s and indeed the continet’s first-ever title in the competition.
The Nigerian side made history by reaching the final after a remarkable 3-1 victory over Brazil in the semi-finals, guaranteeing at least a silver medal and surpassing their previous best finish of third place in 2022.
Japan, meanwhile, stand between the Flamingos and a historic triumph as both teams pursue their maiden title.
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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
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Tunde Eludini is a graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria where he studied International Relations. He is a Senior Correspondent coordinating the sports section for PREMIUM TIMES. Twitter: @tundeyeludini
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