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

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