Flamingos Captain Harmony Chidi Prepares for Final Against Japan

Harmony Chidi, captain of Nigeria's Flamingos, has issued a warning to Japan as they prepare to face each other in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final on Saturday at the Mohammed VI Complex in Rabat, Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 pm Nigerian time. This match marks the first encounter between Nigeria and Japan at this stage of the competition.

Nigeria has never won the U-17 Women's World Cup, with their best previous finish being third place in 2022. In contrast, Japan is appearing in the final for the fourth time, having won their only title in 2014.

Although Nigeria and Japan have not met at the U-17 level, Japan has a favorable record against Nigeria at the U-20 level. The Flamingos are motivated by the opportunity to become the first African champions in the tournament's history, following their semi-final victory over Brazil.