Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), publicly congratulated Nigeria’s under‑17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, after they secured the title at the FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos’ victory marks a historic achievement for the nation’s youth women’s football, as they lifted the global trophy in the tournament hosted by Morocco.
Obi praised the squad’s performance, describing the win as a “historic triumph” for Nigerian sport and lauding the players for bringing pride to the country.
The success adds to Nigeria’s reputation as a strong football nation, a status built on past achievements at senior and youth levels across both men’s and women’s competitions.
Obi’s remarks underscore the broader significance of the victory for the development of women’s football in Nigeria, highlighting the potential for increased support and investment in the sport’s future generations.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>