Akwa Ibom group hails Flamingos historic FIFA U-17 world cup victory

Uyoboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI), a socio-cultural organisation of the Ibibio folks, has congratulated three Akwa Ibom daughters for his or her excellent contributions to Nigeria’s historic triumph on the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The organisation notably celebrated Mary Dunstan Akpan, an Ikot Abasi-born member of Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, for her spectacular efficiency within the competitors, which culminated in Nigeria changing into the primary African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

In a press release issued by its International Public Relations Officer, Akp. (Pst.) Idongesit Ikono and made obtainable to newsmen in Uyo on Tuesday described the victory as a landmark achievement for Nigeria and African ladies’s soccer.

The organisation recommended Mary for her heroic contributions to the workforce’s success, noting that her trade, exhausting work, resilience, willpower and braveness mirrored the admirable qualities for which the folks of Akwa Ibom are recognized.

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio additionally recognised two different Akwa Ibom daughters, Arit Robert Effiong, who served as Team Secretary, and Charity Etim Godwin, the workforce’s Physiotherapist, for his or her skilled contributions and dedication to Nigeria’s historic marketing campaign.

According to the organisation, the three ladies have introduced honour and satisfaction to Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria, demonstrating the immense expertise, capability and potential of younger ladies from the state to excel on the worldwide stage.

It famous that their accomplishments went past sporting excellence, describing them as inspiring examples of the alternatives obtainable to younger folks when expertise, dedication and professionalism are given the mandatory assist.

The organisation urged related establishments, company organisations and different stakeholders to hitch the Akwa Ibom State Government in recognising and celebrating the three excellent ambassadors for his or her contributions to the nation’s success.

It additional known as for deliberate insurance policies and sustained funding in sports activities growth to establish, nurture and supply alternatives for rising abilities in Akwa Ibom, notably younger ladies, to compete and excel at nationwide and worldwide ranges.

The group reiterated its congratulations to Mary Dunstan Akpan, Arit Robert Effiong, Charity Etim Godwin and the complete Flamingos workforce, describing their achievement as a supply of collective satisfaction for Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State.

The organisation added that, the historic victory had additional demonstrated that Nigerian ladies possess the expertise and willpower to realize greatness and make the nation proud on the worldwide stage.