# Japan vs Nigeria: U-17 Women's World Cup Final

> Nigeria's five match-winners could beat Japan in U-17 Women's World Cup final.
- Title: Japan vs Nigeria: U-17 Women's World Cup Final | Shortify
- Summary: Nigeria's five match-winners could beat Japan in U-17 Women's World Cup final. Nigeria's five different players who won Player of the Match in the U-17…
- Keywords: u-17 women's world cup, nigeria, japan, flamingos, player of the match, fifa, morocco, oluwakemi adegbuyi, oluebube umejiaku, kemi adeguyi, nanami kurita, harura matsushita
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/923432-japan-vs-nigeria-six-players-who-could-decide-the-u-17-womens-world-cup-final.html
- Author: Gbemidepo Popoola
- Published: 2026-11-07T10:56:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: u-17 women's world cup, nigeria, japan, flamingos, player of the match, fifa, morocco, oluwakemi adegbuyi, oluebube umejiaku, kemi adeguyi, nanami kurita, harura matsushita
## Nigeria's Final Advantage
Nigeria's ability to find a new leader depending on the demands of a particular match could prove decisive against Japan.
## Five Player of the Match Winners
Five different Nigerian players earned Player of the Match across six matches at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
## Oluwakemi Adegbuyi
Adegbuyi scored two goals and played a key role in Nigeria's semi-final victory over Brazil.
## Oluebube Umejiaku
Umejiaku has three goals and demonstrated ability to create problems for opposing defences.
## Nanami Kurita
Kurita scored four goals and established herself as a major threat in the final third.
## Harura Matsushita
Matsushita is a defensive midfielder who brings composure and intelligence to Japan's play.
## Azeezat Oduntan
Oduntan is Nigeria's captain and has defensive leadership responsibilities in the final.
## Kou Kadowaki
Kadowaki made a decisive penalty save during Japan's semi-final victory over Korea DPR.
## The Final Challenge
Nigeria must balance individual brilliance with tactical discipline to beat Japan in the final.
## Historic Opportunity
Nigeria aims to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's five different players who won Player of the Match in the U-17 Women's World Cup could decide the final against Japan.