Nigeria’s Kemi Adegbuyi continued her impressive rise in women’s football after being named Player of the Match in the Flamingos’ 2-0 victory over Puerto Rico at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The 16-year-old forward marked the occasion with her first-ever goal at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, scoring in her second appearance at the tournament to help Nigeria secure their first victory in Group B.

Adegbuyi’s performance highlighted her growing importance to the Nigerian side, with her composure, attacking quality and ability to influence games earning recognition on the global stage.

Her achievement in Morocco represents another milestone in an impressive young career that has already brought her several individual accolades.

Before arriving at the tournament, Adegbuyi had established herself as one of Nigeria’s most promising young footballers, earning the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) 2026 Player of the Season award.

She also announced herself at the NWFL Super Six with a memorable debut that produced three goals, further underlining her goalscoring ability and potential.

At the regional level, the young forward earned recognition as WAFU-B Best Player and WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup Best Player, achievements that strengthened her reputation as one of the standout talents in women’s football.

Her latest performance at the World Cup adds another significant chapter to her development as she continues to represent Nigeria on the international stage.

With the Flamingos preparing for their final Group B encounter against defending champions North Korea, Adegbuyi will be hoping to maintain her form and help Nigeria secure progression to the knockout stage.