Nigeria: Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos for Winning FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
President Bola Tinubu congratulated the Nigerian U-17 women's football team, the Flamingos, for winning the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The team secured a 2-1 victory against Japan in the final held in Morocco.
Why it matters
This historic win marks the first time an African team has claimed the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title.
"To our gallant Flamingos, I say congratulations. You have shown courage, discipline, determination and the Nigerian spirit of never giving up."
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's Flamingos for making history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday's final in Rabat, Morocco.
The president, who received the cheering news upon his return from campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, hailed Nigeria's maiden triumph as a proud moment for the nation and a landmark achievement for African women's football.
"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.
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