FIFA U-17 World Cup Final: Five Numbers That Define Nigeria’s Flamingos

Nigeria’s Flamingos will take several impressive statistics into Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final against Japan in Rabat, as they seek to become the first African champions of the competition.

Coach Akeem Busari’s side have enjoyed a remarkable recovery after losing their opening match to Poland, winning their next five games to reach their maiden final.

Here are five numbers that define Nigeria’s remarkable campaign in Morocco.

113: Goal Attempts

The Flamingos have registered 113 attempts on goal at Morocco 2026, the second-highest tally in the competition behind Korea DPR’s 186. Nigeria recorded 35 attempts alone in their impressive 3-1 semi-final victory over Brazil.

8: Different Goalscorers

Nigeria’s attacking threat has been shared among eight players. Oluebube Umejiaku, Awawu Bashiru, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Kanyinsola Yusuf have scored twice each, while Mary Dunstan, Queen Joseph, captain Azeezat Oduntan and Precious Oscar have contributed one goal apiece.

5: Consecutive Victories

After opening their campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Poland, the Flamingos have won five successive matches. They defeated Puerto Rico and Korea DPR in the group stage before eliminating Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil in the knockout rounds.

35: Attempts Against Brazil

Nigeria produced 35 attempts on goal in their 3-1 semi-final victory over Brazil, underlining their attacking ambition and dominance in the last-four encounter. The performance secured their first-ever appearance in the tournament’s final.

1: Historic First Within Reach

The Flamingos are bidding to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Victory would also make Nigeria the first country on the continent to win both the boys’ and girls’ U-17 World Cup titles.

Another remarkable record is within reach: Nigeria could become the first team to win the tournament after losing its opening match.