2026 U-17 WWC: Japan Captain Fired Up For Historic Clash Against Flamingos

Japan captain Honoka Yotsumoto says her team are determined to return home with the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy as they prepare to face Nigeria’s Flamingos in Saturday’s final.

Sadayoshi Shirai’s side are chasing their first-ever title in the competition after an impressive campaign in Morocco, winning all six of their matches so far.

The Japanese have demonstrated their quality and resilience throughout the tournament, overcoming challenging encounters against Ghana and North Korea to book their place in the final.

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However, they face one final hurdle in the form of Nigeria’s Flamingos, who stand between them and a historic triumph.

Yotsumoto Confident Of Victory Over Flamingos

Yotsumoto believes Japan have every reason to approach the decisive encounter with confidence, insisting the team are eager to make history.

“We’ve managed to overcome barriers that had held us back for so long, one step at a time – that has given us a lot of confidence. Now we have just one more match to win, and we’re determined to make history,” she told FIFA.

Adeboye Amosu is a seasoned sports journalist and Senior Content Writer with extensive experience covering Nigerian football and international football. He specializes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), provides insightful coverage, match reports, news, and analysis of the domestic game. Adeboye also follows the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea, bringing his knowledge of the teams, players, and competitions to his writing.