Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, was seen cheering on the country’s U‑17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, during their final match against Japan at the FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup.
The match, which marked the climax of the tournament, saw the Flamingos face Japan in a contest that drew attention from fans and officials across the nation.
Oluremi Tinubu’s presence at the stadium underscored the high level of support the national team enjoys from the country’s leadership.
While the outcome of the game was not reported in the source, the First Lady’s enthusiastic backing highlighted the importance of the event for Nigerian football.
Her appearance at the final is a reminder of the growing prominence of women’s football in Nigeria and the broader African continent.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>