Chidi will lead Nigeria’s Flamingos as they tackle Japan in the final of the competition at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 4, Rabat on Saturday.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Flamingos captain Harmony Chidi has assured fans that she and her teammates want to make Nigeria proud by winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title, saying lifting the trophy will “never be forgotten”.
She made this known while speaking to FIFA.com, where she declared that the players are ready to make history by winning the tournament for the first time.
Nigeria will take on Japan in the final of the competition at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 4, Rabat, today (Saturday).
The highly anticipated encounter will be the first-ever meeting between the two countries at this level.
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Akeem Busari’s side will be aiming to win the title for the first time, while their Japanese counterparts will be targeting their second crown.
Speaking ahead of the match, Chidi admitted that reaching the final is a huge achievement and a dream come true for the team.
However, she made it clear that their ambition has since shifted to returning home with the trophy and making history.
”Reaching the final is a very big thing; it’s a great thing, and it’s something that we have dreamed of. [Winning] would be something myself, my country, my teammates, our coaches, and everybody would be proud of,” Chidi said.
