Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe will travel to Rabat to support Nigeria’s Flamingos in Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final against Japan, as the West African nation bids to become the first African country to win the title.
Nigeria have made history by becoming the first African team to reach the final of the competition, earning widespread recognition across the continent for their impressive campaign at the 2026 tournament in Morocco.
Motsepe has congratulated the U-17 women’s team following their achievement and confirmed that he intends to be present at the final on November 7.
His planned attendance is a show of support from African football’s governing body as Nigeria prepare for one of the most important matches in the history of the country’s women’s football.
The Flamingos booked their place in the final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals, producing a performance that further underlined their quality and determination on the global stage.
Their victory secured a historic meeting with Japan, who now stand between Nigeria and a maiden FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
For the Nigerian side, the final represents an opportunity to turn an already remarkable campaign into an even greater achievement by becoming the first African champions of the tournament.
CAF has also called on all 54 of its member associations to unite behind Nigeria as the team prepares for the decisive encounter.
The appeal is intended to bring the continent together in support of the Flamingos, who will carry Africa’s hopes into the final against the Japanese side.
The continental governing body’s message reflects the significance of Nigeria’s achievement beyond their national ambitions, with the team now representing a wider African football cause.
Motsepe’s decision to travel to Rabat further demonstrates CAF’s backing for the players as they prepare for the biggest test of their campaign.
Nigeria’s progress to the final has also provided another opportunity to highlight the growing competitiveness of women’s football in Africa.
