President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for making historical past as the primary African staff to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s last in Rabat, Morocco.
The President, who acquired the cheering information upon his return from marketing campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, hailed Nigeria’s maiden triumph as a proud second for the nation and a landmark achievement for African girls’s soccer.
“What fantastic information to return residence to! Our younger ladies have conquered the world and given Nigerians all over the place one more reason to have fun our nice nation.
“To our gallant Flamingos, I say congratulations. You have proven braveness, self-discipline, willpower and the Nigerian spirit of by no means giving up.
“I adopted your journey all through this event, and after your semi-final victory, you promised to convey the trophy residence. Today, you may have stored that promise. You believed in yourselves, fought for each other and carried our nation’s flag to the very prime of the world.
“Your victory is an inspiration to hundreds of thousands of younger Nigerian ladies who dream of reaching greatness. You have proven them that with arduous work, alternative and willpower, they can also attain the best ranges of feat.
“Today, Nigeria celebrates you. You have written your names in gold, and your country is immensely proud of you.”
The President notably applauds Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose objectives secured the historic victory, whereas commending the whole squad for his or her distinctive teamwork all through the event.
He additionally congratulates the teaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission for his or her contributions to the staff’s success.
President Tinubu reaffirms his administration’s dedication to investing in grassroots sports activities improvement and increasing alternatives for younger Nigerians, notably ladies, to find, nurture and fulfil their potential.
“Congratulations once again, Flamingos. Thank you for making Nigeria proud.”
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 7, 2026
