Nigeria Beat Japan 2-1 to Win First U-17 Women’s World Cup Title
Nigeria’s Flamingos held off Japan in Rabat to claim their first U-17 Women’s World Cup crown and the competition’s first African title.
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← All tagsNigeria’s Flamingos held off Japan in Rabat to claim their first U-17 Women’s World Cup crown and the competition’s first African title.
Nigeria have become the first African finalists at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Against 2014 champions Japan, a first title is now within reach—but the final is still to be played.