Umejiaku Wins Golden Ball at U-17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku has won the adidas Golden Ball award at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Umejiaku received the award after helping the Flamingos win their first title with a 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat.

The forward scored Nigeria’s second goal in the final, taking her total to four goals in the tournament.

DPR Korea’s Yu Jong-hyang won the Silver Ball, while Japan’s Fuki Ito received the Bronze Ball.

United States forward Maddie DiMaria won the Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament’s highest scorer with 12 goals.

Yu Jong-hyang claimed the Silver Boot, while DPR Korea’s Ri Ui-gyong received the Bronze Boot.

DPR Korea goalkeeper Kim Son-gyong won the Golden Glove, while Japan received the FIFA Fair Play Trophy.

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