President Bola Tinubu praised Nigeria’s U‑17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, after they defeated Japan 2‑1 in the final of the FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday. The victory marked the first time an African side has won the tournament, giving the nation its inaugural world‑cup title at this age level.
The win was secured by goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose strikes clinched the historic 2‑1 scoreline. The triumph not only crowns the Flamingos as world champions but also represents a milestone for African women’s football, highlighting the continent’s growing competitiveness on the global stage.
“What wonderful news to return home to! Our young girls have conquered the world and given Nigerians everywhere another reason to celebrate our great country. To our gallant Flamingos, I say congratulations. You have shown courage, discipline, determination and the Nigerian spirit of never giving up,” President Tinubu said.
“Your victory is an inspiration to millions of young Nigerian girls who dream of achieving greatness. You have shown them that with hard work, opportunity and determination, they too can reach the highest levels of achievement,” he added.
In his remarks, Tinubu also commended the coaching staff, the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission for their roles in the team’s success. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in grassroots sports development and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians, especially girls, to discover and nurture their talent.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
