President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, to go all out for victory as they face Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The President urged the young Nigerian footballers to seize the historic opportunity, win the trophy and make the country proud.
The Flamingos face Japan on Saturday, November 7, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat, Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nigerian time.
Nigeria’s youngsters head into the decisive encounter on the back of an impressive campaign, which has seen them overcome defending champions North Korea and Brazil to book their place in the final.
The victory over Japan would earn Nigeria its first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title and make the Flamingos the first African nation to win the competition.
With history within their reach, the Nigerian girls will be counting on their determination, fighting spirit and national support to overcome the Japanese challenge and bring the coveted trophy home.
MATCH DETAILS
Fixture: Japan U-17 vs Nigeria U-17 (Flamingos)
Competition: 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Final
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Venue: Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, Rabat, Morocco
Kick-off: 7:30 p.m. (WAT)
