President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The President praised the team after its 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco, describing the triumph as a landmark achievement for Nigeria and African women’s football.
Tinubu received news of the victory after returning from campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.
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In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose goals secured Nigeria’s historic win.
He also praised the entire squad for its teamwork throughout the tournament.
Tinubu extended his congratulations to the coaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission for their contributions to the team’s success.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots sports development and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians, particularly girls, to discover and develop their talents.
The victory gave Nigeria its first title in the competition and made the Flamingos the first African side to lift the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.
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