…Tournament decider to be played at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat on Saturday, 7 November
FRI NOV 06 2026-theGBJournal| Ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026™ final, the captains of Japan and Nigeria came face to face with the trophy they will be aiming to lift in Rabat on Saturday, 7 November.
Honoka Yotsumoto and Chidera Harmony Chidi represented their respective nations at the photo opportunity held before the tournament showpiece.
The two players will meet again on the pitch on Saturday when the representatives of Asia and Africa contest the final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:30 local time.
Japan won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2014 and finished as runners-up in 2010 and 2016. They booked their place in the decider by overcoming defending champions DPR Korea on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in the first semi-final.
Nigeria have already made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the final of the competition.
Their previous best finish was third place in 2022, and they secured their spot in the showpiece match with an impressive 3-1 victory over Brazil in the second semi-final.
Earlier on Saturday, fans will also have the opportunity to watch the bronze final match between DPR Korea and Brazil, which gets under way at 15:00 local time.
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