Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s team, the Flamingos, arrived in Abuja early Monday morning after securing the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup title in Rabat, Morocco.
The side, coached by Akeem Busari, defeated Japan 2‑1 in the final held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, Pitch 3, on Saturday, clinching the tournament’s top honour.
Following the victory, the players and officials departed Rabat in the pre‑dawn hours aboard a Royal Air Maroc flight, landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 5:50 am local time.
Later in the day the champions will embark on a road‑show across major streets of the capital, allowing fans to celebrate the historic win with the team.
An official reception for the world champions has been postponed, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s schedule is occupied with a campaign trail ahead of next year’s presidential election.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
