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target=_blank>What FIFA president said about Nigeria’s Flamingos after U-17 World Cup triumph
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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target=_blank>5 things to know about Nigeria’s U-17 World Cup-winning coach, Akeem Busari
Nigeria’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup has brought head coach Akeem Ishola Busari into the spotlight after he guided the Flamingos to their first-ever title in the competition.
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target=_blank>Messi wins second consecutive MLS Golden Boot after scoring 26 goals
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference with a wasteful 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season.
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target=_blank>U-17 WWC: How we overcame opening defeat to win title – Oluebube
Nigeria’s Flamingos forward, Oluebube Umejiaku, has explained how the team recovered from their opening defeat to Poland to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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target=_blank>FIFA U-17 WWC: Why we lost to Nigeria in final – Japan coach Shirai
Japan U-17 women’s national team coach, Sadayoshi Shirai, has praised Nigeria’s Flamingos following his side’s 2-1 defeat in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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target=_blank>U-17 WWC: Full list of award winners
Nigeria’s Flamingos emerged as the champions of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final on Saturday in Morocco.
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target=_blank>U17WWC: You’ve written your names in gold – Tinubu tells Flamingos
“To our gallant Flamingos, I say congratulations. You have shown courage, discipline, determination, and the Nigerian spirit of never giving up.
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target=_blank>ADAMU: Like father, Amos, like son, Samson, by Patrick Omorodion
Recently, the Confederation of African Football, CAF confirmed Samson Adamu, the scion of Dr. Amos Adamu, as the General Secretary of the continental football body. Former Super Eagles player, Paul Okoku in today’s Column takes a peep into the rise of the younger Adamu in African football and states that his appointment should “encourage Nigeria
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target=_blank>Real Madrid beat Valencia to level Liga leaders Barca
Kylian Mbappe scored for the seventh match running as Real Madrid pulled provisionally level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona after a 3-0 win at 10-man Valencia on Saturday.
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target=_blank>‘You’ve written your names in gold,’ Tinubu celebrates Flamingos, U-17 FIFA World Cup winners
President Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for making history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
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target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Nigerian girls clinched the title after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday night. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube
2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino salutes Flamingos after maiden title triumph
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos after historic victory over Japan
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has praised his players for their outstanding performance in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against Japan. Busari guided Nigeria to their maiden title following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Japan’s Little Nadeshiko in the final. The Flamingos began their campaign with a 2-1 defeat to
2026 U-17 WWC: Busari hails Flamingos after historic victory over Japan
target=_blank>NNL: ABS FC win over Sokoto United was difficult – Allen
Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS FC, head coach Festus Allen, has celebrated his team’s Nigeria National League, NNL, matchday one victory over Sokoto United. ABS FC edged out Sokoto United 1-0 at the Rashidi Yekini Stadium in Ilorin. Jamiu Ismail scored the only goal of the game. Allen admitted that the encounter against Sokoto United was
NNL: ABS FC win over Sokoto United was difficult – Allen
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC final: Why Nigeria beat Japan to win trophy – Flamingos’ Oluebube Umejiaku
Flamingos star Oluebube Umejiaku has explained why Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final. Umejiaku, who won the Golden Ball for the best player of the tournament, said Nigeria’s victory over Japan was built on composure and self-belief rather than forcing the game. “We didn’t have to push for the
2026 U-17 WWC final: Why Nigeria beat Japan to win trophy – Flamingos’ Oluebube Umejiaku
target=_blank>Messi sets new record, wins second straight MLS Golden Boot
Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi clinched his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot award on Saturday. This comes after the defending champions took second place in the Eastern Conference, following a 3-3 draw against Charlotte on the final day of the regular season. Messi failed to find the back of the net, but he set up
Messi sets new record, wins second straight MLS Golden Boot
target=_blank>EPL: Alan Shearer predicts result of Man Utd vs Aston Villa, Sunderland vs Chelsea
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has predicted the outcome of today’s Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa. Shearer also predicted Sunderland’s home match against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light. Speaking to Metro UK ahead of the fixtures, the former England international predicted that Man United will draw with Aston Villa at
EPL: Alan Shearer predicts result of Man Utd vs Aston Villa, Sunderland vs Chelsea
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC final: Full list of all award winners after Nigeria beat Japan
Morocco hosted the closing night of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, where Nigeria claimed the title with a 2-1 victory over Japan. Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored for Nigeria, while Fuki Ito’s goal for Japan was not enough to bring a comeback. Umejiaku’s strong run through the tournament earned her
2026 U-17 WWC final: Full list of all award winners after Nigeria beat Japan
target=_blank>FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Why Nigeria beat us in final – Japan coach Shirai
Japan U-17 women’s national team coach, Sadayoshi Shirai, has explained why Nigeria defeated his team 2-1 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup encounter. Shirai watched as two goals from Oluebube Umejiaku and Awawu Bashiru ensured Nigeria defeated Japan. Fuki Ito did score a late goal for Japan against the Flamingos during
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Why Nigeria beat us in final – Japan coach Shirai
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai proud of players despite defeat to Flamingos
Japan U-17 women’s national team coach Sadayoshi Shirai has praised his players for their determination and fighting spirit despite their 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Little Nadeshiko fell to the Flamingos at Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 3 in Rabat on Saturday night, as
2026 U-17 WWC: Japan coach Shirai proud of players despite defeat to Flamingos
target=_blank>2026 U-17 WWC: Umejiaku celebrates Flamingos’ historic success, credits coaches
Player of the Tournament Oluebube Umejiaku has expressed her delight following Nigeria’s historic triumph over Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Flamingos made history by winning their first-ever title in the competition after securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan’s Little Nadeshiko. Nigeria also became
2026 U-17 WWC: Umejiaku celebrates Flamingos’ historic success, credits coaches
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