Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the Flamingos’ historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory, saying the achievement has raised the profile of Nigeria and Africa in global women’s football.
Mrs Tinubu said the triumph demonstrated the importance of resilience, teamwork, commitment and determination, particularly as the team recovered from an unsteady start to emerge champions.
In a congratulatory message to the players, the First Lady said she was delighted to join millions of Nigerians in celebrating the country’s achievement.
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The Flamingos became the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after recording six consecutive victories on their way to the title.
Mrs Tinubu commended the players for overcoming their early setbacks, noting that their performance had demonstrated Nigeria’s ability to compete and excel at the highest level of international sport.
“I am particularly proud of this inspiring feat, which has now placed the country, and indeed Africa, at the pinnacle of women’s football across the world,” she said.
She attributed the team’s success to their dedication, hard work and collective spirit, adding that the victory had made Nigeria a source of pride in the international community.
The First Lady also congratulated the head coach and members of the technical crew, praising their contributions to the historic campaign.
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