Nigeria's Flamingos Secure 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Spot After Victory Over Benin
Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 8-5 on aggregate, sealing their spot with a 5-3 second-leg win in Lomé.
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Nigeria's Flamingos have qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after defeating Benin Republic 8-5 on aggregate in the final round of African qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The qualification was confirmed on July 11 following a 5-3 victory in the second leg held at the Stade de Kégué in Lomé, Togo.
The Flamingos arrived in Lomé on July 9, landing at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport before checking into Hôtel Le Pélican, according to Complete Sports. The team prepared for the decisive clash against Benin Republic's Young Amazons, aiming to secure their place on the global stage.
Head coach Akeem Busari expressed confidence in his team ahead of the match, stating he believed the Flamingos would overcome Benin's challenge, Complete Sports reported. The win marks a significant milestone for Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football program, extending their consistent presence in the tournament.
The first leg details were not provided in the source material, but the aggregate scoreline indicates a high-scoring tie. The Flamingos will now represent Africa at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with official tournament dates and venue to be confirmed by FIFA.