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[FULL LIST] Oluebube Umejiaku Wins Golden Ball at U-17 Women’s World Cup

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

BABabatunde AbdulRaheem Lawal

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

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

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

Her outstanding performances throughout the competition earned her recognition as the tournament’s best player.

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DPR Korea’s Yu Jong-hyang finished second in the Golden Ball ranking to claim the Silver Ball, while Japan’s Fuki Ito received the Bronze Ball.

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Meanwhile, United States forward Maddie DiMaria won the Golden Boot after emerging as the tournament’s highest goalscorer with 12 goals.

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

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

The individual honours capped an impressive tournament for Nigeria, who made history by becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

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