5 things to know about Nigeria’s U-17 World Cup-winning coach, Akeem Busari

Nigeria’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup has brought head coach Akeem Ishola Busari into the spotlight after he guided the Flamingos to their first-ever title in the competition.

The Nigerian girls defeated Japan 2-1 in the final on November 7, 2026, in Morocco, becoming the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Busari’s achievement is particularly remarkable because he was appointed head coach only seven months before the tournament, having inherited a team that had previously finished third at the 2022 edition.

Here are five things to know about the coach behind Nigeria’s historic achievement.

1. He is a CAF A-licensed co...