Nigeria’s Umejiaku wins Golden Ball at U-17 World Cup [Full list]

Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku has emerged as the standout individual performer at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, winning the adidas Golden Ball after inspiring the Flamingos to their first-ever title.
The Nigerian forward received the award following the team’s 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco.
Umejiaku scored Nigeria’s second goal in the final to take her tally to four goals in the tournament, capping an impressive campaign with the competition’s highest individual honour.
Her Golden Ball award also highlighted Nigeria’s success at the tournament, where the Flamingos secured their maiden U-17 Women’s World Cup title.
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