Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, known as the Flamingos, made history by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. They secured this landmark victory with a 2-1 win over Japan in the final, held in Rabat, Morocco.
In response to the win, President Bola Tinubu expressed his pride and joy, calling it a significant achievement for both Nigeria and African women’s football. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu shared his congratulations upon returning from campaign activities in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.
The President highlighted the Flamingos’ victory as an inspiring moment for millions of young Nigerian girls, demonstrating that hard work and determination can lead to success. He lauded the team for displaying courage and discipline throughout the tournament. Furthermore, he expressed his admiration for the players Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, who were pivotal in securing the win.
Tinubu also commended the entire squad, the coaching staff, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the National Sports Commission for their contributions to this achievement. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting grassroots sports development and increasing opportunities for young Nigerians, particularly girls.
In his concluding remarks, he once again congratulated the Flamingos, thanking them for bringing pride to the nation.
