The CAF president says the Flamingos have made Africa proud as the first African team in the final, while President Tinubu urges them to go for gold against Japan on Saturday.
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Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on reaching the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The message came on Thursday, November 5, a day after the team beat Brazil 3-1 in the semi-final in Rabat.
Motsepe said the Flamingos have made Africa and CAF proud with their historic achievement. He will travel to Rabat to watch the team in the final, where they face Japan.
The final takes place on Saturday, November 7, with kick-off at 6:30pm GMT, which is 7:30pm Nigerian time. It is Nigeria’s first appearance in a final at this tournament.
The achievement is also a first for the continent, because no African nation had ever reached the final before. Nigeria and Ghana had previously set the benchmark for African teams by finishing third in 2022 and 2012 respectively.
How The Flamingos Got Here
Akeem Busari’s side beat Brazil 3-1 on Wednesday night, with Queen Joseph and a brace from Awawu Bashiru securing a place in the final. Brazil scored a late consolation through Greise Kelly, but Nigeria had already done the damage.
The path to the final was far from smooth. The Flamingos lost their opening game 2-1 to Poland, then won five matches in a row, and fans who like to read about how offers work can check the frequently asked questions about the Bet9ja promotion code before Saturday.
President Bola Tinubu has also congratulated the team and urged the players to go for gold. He asked them to remain focused, confident and determined, and he assured them of the prayers and goodwill of the Nigerian nation.
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has joined the chorus of congratulations, describing the final place as a landmark moment.
Japan Await In Rabat
Japan reached the final by beating defending champions North Korea in the other semi final, although reports differ on how that game was decided. The Japanese were champions of this tournament in 2014, so the Flamingos face an experienced opponent.
A win in Rabat would make Nigeria the first African team to win the title. Anyone looking for more offers can check Bet9ja’s YOHAIG welcome deal as the final approaches.
Motsepe’s presence in the stadium shows how much the occasion matters to African football. It also puts extra attention on a young squad that has already exceeded expectations.
For the Flamingos, the job is now simple. They have beaten defending champions Korea DPR in the group stage and unbeaten Brazil in the semi-final, and they have one more match to complete an extraordinary run. Nigerian fans can look at this Bet9ja promotion for fans as they follow the final.
📌 Did You Know?
- Ghana’s third place at the 2012 U-17 Women’s World Cup was Africa’s best result until Nigeria matched it in 2022.
- The final kicks off at 6:30pm GMT, which is 7:30pm in Nigeria.
- The Flamingos qualified for Morocco 2026 after beating Benin 8-5 on aggregate, including a 5-3 win in Lomé.
- The tournament was expanded to 24 teams, with Africa represented by five countries including hosts Morocco.
- Nigeria’s knockout wins came against Mexico (2-1 in the Round of 16) and Venezuela (1-0 in the quarter-finals) before the Brazil semi-final.
