Infantino also praised North African nation Morocco for hosting an impressive and successful tournament.
By Kehinde Okeowo
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos after lifting their first U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday night.
He applauded the Nigerian girls in a statement shared on his official social media channels following the encounter.
Nigeria made history on Saturday after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in the final of the tournament played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex (Pitch 4) in Rabat, Morocco.
Awawu Bashiru found the net in the 39th minute against the Asian side to give Nigeria the lead before Oluebube Umejiaku doubled the West African team’s advantage in the 47th minute.
However, the Japanese pulled one back through Fuki Ito in the 80th minute, but the Flamingos held on to secure their historic feat.
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Reacting to the win, Infantino praised Nigeria for becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
According to the FIFA boss, the victory by Akeem Busari’s side was well-deserved.
Taking to his verified handle, he said: “Congratulations to Nigeria, world champions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup here in Rabat. First African team to ever win a (FIFA) Women’s U-17 World Cup — so many congratulations to Nigeria. Well-deserved in the final.”
Infantino went on to praise the Asian nations Japan and DPR Korea for finishing second and third respectively.
