Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos on Historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Victory

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos on their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing the triumph as a proud moment for Nigeria and a landmark achievement for African women’s football.

The Flamingos made history on Saturday after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final in Rabat, Morocco, to become the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

Tinubu, who received the news upon his return from campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, praised the young Nigerian players for their courage, discipline, determination and commitment to the country.

“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,” the President said in a congratulatory message.

He described the victory as a demonstration of the Nigerian spirit of perseverance and determination, noting that the players had fulfilled their promise to bring the trophy home after their semi-final victory.

“I followed your journey throughout this tournament, and after your semi-final victory, you promised to bring the trophy home. Today, you have kept that promise.

“You believed in yourselves, fought for one another and carried our nation's flag to the very top of the world,” he said.

The President said the Flamingos’ achievement would inspire millions of young Nigerian girls who aspire to excel in sports and other fields of endeavour.

According to him, the victory demonstrates that young Nigerians can achieve greatness through hard work, determination and access to opportunities.

“Your victory is an inspiration to millions of young Nigerian girls who dream of achieving greatness. You have shown them that with hard work, opportunity and determination, they too can reach the highest levels of achievement.

“Today, Nigeria celebrates you. You have written your names in gold, and your country is immensely proud of you,” Tinubu added.

The President specifically applauded Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose goals secured Nigeria’s historic victory, while commending the entire squad for their teamwork and exceptional performance throughout the competition.

He also congratulated the coaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for their contributions to the team’s success.

Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots sports development and the expansion of opportunities for young Nigerians, particularly girls, to discover, nurture and fulfil their potential.

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

The victory represents a significant milestone for Nigerian football and African women’s football, with the Flamingos’ triumph highlighting the potential of young female athletes on the global stage.