Japan targets first U-17 WWC title against Flamingos in Saturday final
Japan captain Honoka Yotsumoto says her side is determined to win their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title when they face Nigeria's Flamingos in Saturday's final in Morocco. Coach Sadayoshi Shirai's team has won all six matches at the tournament, including knockout wins over Ghana and North Korea.
The Flamingos stand between Japan and history. Nigeria's U-17 women's team has reached the final after their own strong campaign, giving Africa a shot at the trophy. The match kicks off Saturday, November 7 in Morocco — exact time and broadcast details were not specified in the report.
Japan's confidence comes from overcoming "barriers that had held us back for so long," according to Yotsumoto, who told FIFA the squad believes they can make history with one more win. Nigeria will be aiming to spoil that script and claim the continent's first U-17 women's world title.
Set a reminder for Saturday's final and check NTA, SuperSport, or FIFA+ for live coverage. Will the Flamingos bring the trophy home for Africa?