Tinubu, Obi congratulate Flamingos on U-17 World Cup win

President Bola Tinubu and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) governmental prospect, Peter Obi, have actually praised Nigeria’s U-17 females’s group, the Flamingos, on their historical success at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Flamingos beat Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s last in Rabat to end up being the very first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and claim Nigeria’s first title in the competitors.

Tinubu explained the success as a happy minute for Nigeria and a landmark accomplishment for African ladies’s football.

According to a declaration provided by the president’s representative, Bayo Onanuga.

“What terrific news to return home to. Our girls have actually dominated the world and provided Nigerians all over another factor to commemorate our fantastic nation.

“To our gallant Flamingos, I state congratulations. You have actually revealed guts, discipline, decision and the Nigerian spirit of never ever quiting,” Tinubu stated.

The President stated he had actually followed the group’s development throughout the competition and remembered their pledge to bring the prize home after reaching the semi-finals.

“Today, you have actually kept that pledge. You thought in yourselves, defended one another and brought our country’s flag to the really cloud nine.

“Your success is a motivation to countless young Nigerian ladies who imagine accomplishing achievement. You have actually revealed them that with effort, chance and decision, they too can reach the greatest levels of accomplishment.

“Today, Nigeria commemorates you. You have actually composed your names in gold, and your nation is profoundly happy with you,” he included.

Tinubu especially praised Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose objectives protected Nigeria’s success, while applauding the whole team for their team effort.

He likewise praised the training team, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) for their contributions to the group’s success.

The President declared his administration’s dedication to buying grassroots sports advancement and broadening chances for young Nigerians, especially ladies, to find and satisfy their capacity.

Obi praised the group in a message published on his X deal with, explaining their accomplishment as a minute of tremendous pride for Nigeria.

The previous Anambra State guv applauded the Flamingos for their strength, skill, effort and decision, stating their efficiency had actually made them an unique location in the hearts of Nigerians.

“Thank you for raising our flag high and bringing tremendous delight to our country. Your exceptional skill, strength, effort and devotion have actually made you an unique location in the hearts of Nigerians,” Obi stated.

He explained the triumph as proof of the capacity of Nigerian youths to stand out worldwide when provided chances to show their capabilities.

Obi likewise applauded the gamers for their discipline, dedication and determination, revealing optimism about the nation’s future.

“You have actually made our country proud, and we genuinely value your impressive efforts. Congratulations, champs!” he included.

The win topped an excellent project in which Nigeria recuperated from a 2-1 opening defeat to Poland to win 5 successive matches, consisting of success over safeguarding champs North Korea, Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil.