CAF President Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their qualification for the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Nigerian youngsters will face Japan in Saturday’s final, November 7, with Motsepe expected to travel to Rabat to watch the encounter as they chase their first title in the competition.
The CAF president expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance throughout the tournament, as the Flamingos moved within one victory of creating history for Nigeria and African football.
CAF has also urged its 54 member associations to show their support for the Nigerian team ahead of the decisive meeting with Japan.
Victory on Saturday would make Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, marking a major milestone for the continent’s women’s football.
The Flamingos will now look to complete their impressive campaign with a victory over Japan and bring the trophy home to Nigeria.