2026 U-17 WWC final: Busari keeps Flamingos grounded before Japan clash, makes demand
D
Daily Post Nigeria
Reported by Don Silas
Sat, 7 Nov 2026, 10:56
Photo courtesy of Daily Post Nigeria · Verified via News Stand NG
Source Attribution: Daily Post Nigeria
News Stand NG operates under ethical news aggregation guidelines. Source: Daily Post Nigeria. To read the unabridged investigative reporting and full gallery, visit the original publication.
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup final, but Busari insists “the job is not yet done” against a Japan side that reached the decider via a penalty shootout win over North Korea.Busari urged Flamingos to put the icing on the cake by beating Japan in the final and also be focused during the encounter."It is just for us to concentrate, let's put the icing on the cake," Busari said at his pre-match interview."let's be focused and let's finish the job because the job is not yet done.".
Context & Background
✦Reported under Nigeria's Sport news sector.
Key Figures & Named Entities
today:Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup final, but Busari insists “the job is not yet done” against a Japan side that reached the decider via a penalty shootout win over North Korea.Busari urged Flamingos to put the icing on the cake by beating Japan in the final and also be focused during the encounter."It is just for us to concentrate, let's put the icing on the cake," Busari said at his pre-match interview."let's be focused and let's finish the job because the job is not yet done.".
Outlook & Next Steps
Follow original publisher reporting for subsequent developments, official responses, and verified updates.
Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup final, but Busari insists “the job is not yet done” against a Japan side that reached the decider via a penalty shootout win over North Korea.Busari urged Flamingos to put the icing on the cake by beating Japan in the final and also be focused during the encounter."It is just for us to concentrate, let's put the icing on the cake," Busari said at his pre-match interview."let's be focused and let's finish the job because the job is not yet done.".
Key Facts:today: Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup final, but Busari insists “the job is not yet done” against a Japan side that reached the decider via a penalty shootout win over North Korea.Busari urged Flamingos to put the icing on the cake by beating Japan in the final and also be focused during the encounter."It is just for us to concentrate, let's put the icing on the cake," Busari said at his pre-match interview."let's be focused and let's finish the job because the job is not yet done.".
Editorial Excerpt
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup final, but Busari...
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the key takeaway from this report?
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup final, but Busari insists “the job is not yet done” against a Japan side that reached the decider via a penalty shootout win over North Korea.Busari urged Flamingos to put the icing on the cake by beating Japan in the final and also be focused during the encounter."It is just for us to concentrate, let's put the icing on the cake," Busari said at his pre-match interview."let's be focused and let's finish the job because the job is not yet done.".
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Flamingos head coach, Akeem Busari has told his team to stay grounded and finish the job as they face Japan in today’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco.Nigeria are the first African team to reach the U-17 Women's World Cup final, but Busari insists “the job is not yet done” against a Japan side that reached the decider via a penalty shootout win over North Korea.Busari urged Flamingos to put the icing on the cake by beating Japan in the final and also be focused during the encounter."It is just for us to concentrate, let's put the icing on the cake," Busari said at his pre-match interview."let's be focused and let's finish the job because the job is not yet done.".
