According to a report by Flashscore on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Nigeria's Flamingos have created an early goalscoring opportunity against Japan in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi attempting to put the Nigerian side ahead in the 12th minute.

The encounter, which is taking place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, in Rabat, Morocco, has started with both teams determined to gain an early advantage in their quest to become world champions.

Nigeria showed their attacking intentions when Adegbuyi tried her luck with an effort on goal in the 12th minute. The forward attempted to find a breakthrough as the Flamingos looked to punish Japan's defence and take the lead in the highly anticipated final.

However, at that stage of the encounter, the score remained 0-0, with neither country having found the back of the net.

Adegbuyi's attempt represents an important attacking moment for Nigeria, particularly considering her contribution to the team's impressive campaign in the competition. The forward has demonstrated her ability to trouble opposing defences, and her involvement in the opening stages could give the Flamingos additional confidence as they search for the opening goal.

The Nigerian team will also be hoping to build on the attacking performance that helped them overcome Brazil in the semi-final. The Flamingos secured an impressive 3-1 victory in that encounter, with Queen Joseph and Awawu Bashiru playing decisive roles in sending Nigeria into their first-ever final of the tournament.

FIFA's report on the semi-final highlighted Nigeria's attacking dominance, including the contribution of Adegbuyi, who helped create the opening goal scored by Queen Joseph. That performance demonstrated the importance of her movement and ability to create opportunities in the final third.

Meanwhile, Japan will be determined to prevent Nigeria from gaining control of the encounter. The Japanese team entered the final after overcoming defending champions North Korea in a dramatic semi-final, advancing through a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

With both countries targeting the prestigious trophy, the opening stages are particularly important. Nigeria will need to remain organised defensively while taking advantage of opportunities to threaten Japan's goal.

The Flamingos are chasing their first FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title, while Japan are seeking to add another championship to their previous triumph in 2014.

As the match progresses, Nigerian supporters will be hoping Adegbuyi and her teammates can convert their attacking opportunities into goals and move closer to achieving a historic victory.