Nigeria’s Flamingos have emerged the winner of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, defeating Japan 2-1 in the final match.
The match was played at Pitch 3 of Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.
With the victory, Nigeria has made history as the first African nation to win the tournament.
The first goal by the Flamingos came in the 39th minute through Awawu Bashiru.
Oluebube Umejiaku scored the second goal in the 47th minute of the match.
Japan’s only goal came through Fuki ITO in the 80th minute.
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