WWC U17 2026: Yusuf is named Player of the Match

Nigerian international Kanyinsola Yusuf was named Player of the Match after scoring a crucial goal and putting in a standout performance in the Flamingos’ 3-1 win over North Korea at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026.

Nigeria took the lead in the 25th minute through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi before Oluebube doubled the lead in the 38th minute to send the Flamingos into the break with a comfortable cushion.

The West Africans put the match beyond North Korea’s reach in the 58th minute, when Yusuf scored a brilliant goal, much to the delight of the coaching team on the touchline.

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North Korea managed to score a goal in the 82nd minute thanks to Yu Jong-Hyang, reducing the deficit to 3-1, but Nigeria held on comfortably for the rest of the match.

Yusuf’s exceptional work rate, impact and overall influence proved decisive that night, securing him not only his individual accolade but also Nigeria’s place in the knockout stages of the tournament.