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

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Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku has won the adidas Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

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

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

DPR Korea’s Yu Jong-hyang won the Silver Ball, while Japan’s Fuki Ito received the Bronze Ball.

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United States forward Maddie DiMaria claimed the Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with 12 goals. Yu Jong-hyang won the Silver Boot, while DPR Korea’s Ri Ui-gyong received the Bronze Boot.

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

Full list of award winners:

Golden Ball: Oluebube Umejiaku (Nigeria)

Silver Ball: Yu Jong-hyang (DPR Korea)

Bronze Ball: Fuki Ito (Japan)

Golden Boot: Maddie DiMaria (USA)

Silver Boot: Yu Jong-hyang (DPR Korea)

Bronze Boot: Ri Ui-gyong (DPR Korea)

Golden Glove: Kim Son-gyong (DPR Korea)

Fair Play Trophy: Japan

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