President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to host the Nigerian U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, at a presidential reception in Abuja today to celebrate their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The reception, which was previously postponed due to the President’s schedule, is scheduled to take place at 1 pm. It will provide the Federal Government with a formal opportunity to recognize the team’s remarkable achievement on the global stage.
The Flamingos made history on Saturday night by defeating Japan 2-1 to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The tournament was held in Morocco, where the team secured their place in the record books with the decisive final match.
Head coach Akeem Busari and his players returned to Nigeria on Monday morning following their triumph. Their return was met with significant national attention, highlighting the magnitude of their success for the country’s women’s football program.
In a separate gesture of support, the Nigerian Senate announced on Tuesday that it would donate ₦100 million to the players. This financial recognition was made in direct response to the team’s historic accomplishment in Morocco.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
