The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 ladies’s nationwide staff, the Flamingos, following their qualification for the ultimate of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Motsepe stated the Flamingos had made Africa and CAF proud by reaching the ultimate, describing the achievement as a historic milestone for Nigerian and African soccer.
Nigeria secured their place within the closing after defeating Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final, turning into the primary African staff to achieve the ultimate of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The Flamingos will face Japan within the closing on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 18:30 native time in Rabat, Morocco.
Motsepe is anticipated to journey to Rabat to look at the ultimate as Nigeria search to win the competitors for the primary time.
Before Nigeria’s achievement, Ghana completed third on the 2012 version, whereas the Flamingos additionally claimed third place in 2022. Both African groups secured bronze medals after defeating Germany of their respective third-place matches.
Boluwatife Enome
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