Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Infantino, in a congratulatory message shared on Instagram, described the victory as a historic moment for African football, noting that Nigeria had become the first African nation to win the competition.
“Congratulations to Nigeria on winning the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026! By becoming the first African nation to lift this trophy, you have written a glorious new chapter in world football and brought immense joy to your football-loving country,” he said.
The FIFA president also congratulated Japan for their performance in the final and praised both teams for their contributions to the tournament.
Infantino expressed appreciation to Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Sports Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid; Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe; and FIFA Council member and Royal Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa.
He also acknowledged Nigeria’s National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko; its Director General, Bukola Olopade; former FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick; Japan Football Association President, Tsuneyasu Miyamoto; and Lebanese Football Association President, Hachem Haidar, for attending the final.
He thanked the officials for their continued commitment to the development of football and for joining the celebrations in Rabat.
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