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NDC congratulates Flamingos on U-17 Women’s World Cup title

The Sun Nigeria November 08, 2026 7 views
NDC congratulates Flamingos on U-17 Women’s World Cup title

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NDC Congratulates Flamingos on U-17 Women's World Cup Title

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council has extended its congratulations to the Nigerian U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, on their historic win at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

In a statement signed by spokesperson Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the council praised the players' "courage, determination, resilience, and the never-say-die spirit that defines our country." The council also acknowledged the team's achievement as a "historic moment for Nigeria and Africa."

Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final match, held in Rabat, Morocco on November 21st. This victory marks Nigeria as the first African country to win the U-17 World Cup in both the men's and women's competitions.

The Flamingos' triumph came after they reached the final by defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals on November 18th. Their previous best finish was a third-place finish in 2022.

Nigeria's U-17 Women's National Team Wins U-17 Women's World Cup Title

  • The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council congratulated the Nigerian U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, on their historic World Cup win.
  • The team defeated Japan 2-1 in the final match, securing Nigeria's first-ever U-17 Women's World Cup title.
  • This victory marks Nigeria as the first African nation to win the tournament in both the men's and women's categories.
  • The Flamingos advanced to the final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals on November 18th. Their previous best finish was a third-place finish in 2022.

The historic win comes as a testament to the Nigerian youth's talent and potential, as well as the country's rich football heritage.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council has praised the Nigerian U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, for their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

The team triumphed over Japan 2-1 in the final match, securing Nigeria's first-ever U-17 Women's World Cup title.

This triumph marks Nigeria as the first African nation to win the tournament in both the men's and women's categories.

The Flamingos advanced to the final by defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals on November 18th. Their previous best finish was a third-place finish in 2022.

The historic win highlights the Nigerian youth's talent and potential, as well as the country's rich football heritage.

Nigeria's U-17 Women's National Team Wins Historic FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Title

  • The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council commended the Nigerian U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, for their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
  • The team triumphed over Japan 2-1 in the final match, securing Nigeria's first-ever U-17 Women's World Cup title.
  • This triumph makes Nigeria the first African nation to win the tournament in both the men's and women's categories.
  • The Flamingos advanced to the final by defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals on November 18th. Their previous best finish was a third-place finish in 2022.

The historic win showcases the Nigerian youth's talent and potential, as well as the country's rich football heritage.

Nigeria's U-17 Women's National Team Secures Historic FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Title

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council commended the Nigerian U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, for their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

The team triumphed over Japan 2-1 in the final match, securing Nigeria's first-ever U-17 Women's World Cup title.

This triumph makes Nigeria the first African nation to win the tournament in both the men's and women's categories.

The Flamingos advanced to the final by defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals on November 18th. Their previous best finish was a third-place finish in

<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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