President Tinubu Celebrates Flamingos’ Historic U-17 World Cup Victory

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for their historic win at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The team secured their victory with a 2-1 win over Japan in the final held in Rabat, Morocco.

Tinubu received the news of the victory upon returning from campaign events in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States. He called the win a proud moment for Nigeria and a significant achievement for women’s football in Africa.

In his remarks, Tinubu praised the players for their courage and determination. He noted that their success serves as an inspiration for many young girls in Nigeria, showing them that hard work and determination can lead to great achievements.

The President specifically acknowledged the contributions of players Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, who scored the goals that led to the victory. He also commended the entire team, their coaches, and the Nigeria Football Federation for their roles in this success.

Tinubu emphasized his administration’s commitment to supporting grassroots sports development. He aims to create more opportunities for young Nigerians, especially girls, to pursue their dreams in sports.

“Congratulations once again, Flamingos. Thank you for making Nigeria proud,” he concluded.