Tinubu congratulates Flamingoes on historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory

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By Linda Ikeji
8 November 2026, 8:08 am

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingoes for making historical past as the primary African workforce to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, following their 2-1 victory over Japan within the ultimate held in Rabat, Morocco.

Receiving the information upon his return from political engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, the President hailed the maiden triumph as a proud milestone for the nation and a landmark achievement for African ladies’s soccer.

“What wonderful news to return home to! Our young girls have conquered the world and given Nigerians everywhere another reason to celebrate our great country,” President Tinubu said. “To our gallant Flamingos, I say congratulations. You have shown courage, discipline, determination and the Nigerian spirit of never giving up.”

Recalling the workforce’s event run, the President recommended the gamers for fulfilling their promise after the semifinal victory, noting that their resilience and teamwork carried the nationwide flag to the top of worldwide youth soccer.

“Your victory is an inspiration to millions of young Nigerian girls who dream of achieving greatness. You have shown them that with hard work, opportunity and determination, they too can reach the highest levels of achievement. Today, Nigeria celebrates you. You have written your names in gold, and your country is immensely proud of you.”

Tinubu particularly praised goalscorers Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku for his or her decisive contributions within the ultimate, whereas additionally extending appreciation to the technical teaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the National Sports Commission.

Reaffirming his administration’s assist for sports activities infrastructure, the President pledged continued funding in grassroots expertise growth to broaden aggressive alternatives for younger Nigerians, notably feminine athletes.