FIFA U-17 WWC: You’ve Inspired Generations Of Young Girls — Kanu Hails Flamingos After World Cup Success
Nigeria football legend Nwankwo Kanu has hailed the Flamingos for their 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup success, describing it as an inspiration to generations of young girls.
Reacting after the Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in the final on Saturday, Kanu wrote on his X handle:KAN U believe it! 🇳🇬🏆.
“History made! Congratulations to our incredible Flamingos on becoming the first Nigerian U-17 women’s team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. What an extraordinary achievement!
“You have made Nigeria proud, inspired a generation of young girls.”
Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku secured the hard fought win for the Flamingos, who are now the first African side to be crowned U-17 world champions.
The coach Akeem Busari led side got their campaign off to a poor start following a 2-1 loss to Poland, but bounced back with wins against Puerto Rico and North Korea to advance to the knockout round.
Prior to facing the Flamingos, Japan had beaten Zambia (5-0), Kenya (3-1) and Ghana (1-0).
By James Agberebi
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