President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic 2-1 victory over Japan in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final.
Tinubu, in a congratulatory message, described the victory as a proud moment for Nigeria and the African continent, noting that the team had become the first African side to win the tournament.
The President disclosed that he witnessed the final alongside First Lady Oluremi Tinubu after returning from official engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.
He praised the players for their courage, discipline and determination throughout the competition in Morocco, recalling their promise after defeating their semi-final opponents to return home with the trophy.
Tinubu said the achievement went beyond football, describing it as an inspiration to millions of young Nigerian girls who can now see greater possibilities in sports and other fields of endeavour.
He also congratulated the coaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation, the National Sports Commission and everyone who contributed to the team’s success.
On behalf of the Federal Government and Nigerians, the President saluted the Flamingos for bringing honour to the country and making history on the global stage.
He added that the team’s triumph had written a new chapter in Nigeria’s sporting history.
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