FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Nigerian youngsters clinched their maiden title after defeating Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat.

Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku gave Nigeria a 2-0 advantage before Fuki Ito pulled one back for Japan.

Reacting to the achievement, Infantino praised the Flamingos for becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing their victory as well deserved.

“Congratulations to Nigeria, world champion U-17 Women’s World Cup of FIFA 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 said in a video posted on his Instagram page.

The FIFA president also acknowledged the efforts of Japan, who finished with the silver medal, and DPR Korea, who claimed bronze after defeating Brazil 6-0 in the third-place match.

“Congratulations to Japan as well, great tournament, silver medal. And DPR Korea, bronze medalists at this beautiful (FIFA) U-17 Women’s World Cup,” he added.

Nigeria’s victory marked a historic milestone for African women’s football, with the Flamingos becoming the first team from the continent to lift the prestigious trophy.