TSG hails Flamingos’ historic World Cup victory, commends Tinubu

The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) has congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 ladies’s nationwide soccer group, the Flamingos, following their historic 2–1 victory over Japan to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The group described the victory as a landmark achievement for Nigerian soccer and a defining second for African ladies’s soccer, noting that the Flamingos had made historical past by changing into the primary African group to win a FIFA Women’s World Cup title at any age class.

In a congratulatory assertion, Director-General of TSG, Dr Umar Tanko Yakasai, additionally counseled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s dedication to youth empowerment and the revitalisation of sports activities, saying the group’s success demonstrated the potential of Nigerian youths when given the suitable alternatives and assist.

Yakasai stated the victory went past sporting achievement, describing it as a supply of nationwide pleasure and an inspiration to younger Nigerians, significantly the girl-child.

He additionally congratulated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, whom he praised for her continued advocacy for the empowerment and development of the girl-child.

The TSG Director-General particularly counseled Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose objectives secured Nigeria’s victory, in addition to Head Coach Hakeem Busari and all the technical crew for his or her tactical self-discipline, willpower and dedication.

According to him, the Flamingos’ efficiency has demonstrated that Nigerian ladies can compete and excel on the highest worldwide stage when supplied with the required alternatives, preparation and institutional assist.

He urged stakeholders to maintain investments in sports activities improvement and youth empowerment, stressing that the identical willpower and dedication displayed by the Flamingos might additionally propel Nigerian youths to larger achievements in science, know-how, innovation and management.

Yakasai stated the triumph ought to function a reminder of the significance of supporting initiatives that develop younger skills and strengthen Nigeria’s place on the worldwide stage.

He reaffirmed the group’s assist for the Tinubu administration’s efforts to reposition sports activities and youth improvement as devices of nationwide unity, pleasure and sustainable improvement.

He wished the Flamingos continued success, describing their achievement as a second of celebration for Nigeria and the African continent.