FLAMINGOS CAPTAIN CHIDI VOWS TO MAKE NIGERIA PROUD IN U-17 WORLD CUP FINAL

Nigeria face Japan in Rabat as the Flamingos chase their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.

Captain of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, Harmony Chidi, has expressed confidence in the team’s determination to win the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and bring pride to the country.

The Flamingos, coached by Akeem Busari, are set to face Japan in the final on Saturday at Pitch 4 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.

The encounter will be the first meeting between Nigeria and Japan at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup level.

Nigeria are seeking their maiden title in the competition, while Japan will be aiming to secure their second championship.

Speaking in an interview with FIFA, Chidi described reaching the final as a dream come true, stressing that the team is determined to complete the campaign by lifting the trophy.

She said winning the championship would be a memorable achievement for the players, coaches, supporters and the entire country.

According to the captain, the team understands the significance of the occasion and is eager to give Nigerians something to celebrate.

The final presents the Flamingos with an opportunity to make history by becoming the first Nigerian team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.