President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 girls’s nationwide soccer workforce, the Flamingos, on their spectacular victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
In a press release by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the workforce’s qualification for the ultimate as a outstanding achievement that has introduced immense delight and pleasure to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians at dwelling and overseas.
He additionally applauded the teaching crew and all these whose exhausting work and help contributed to the workforce’s profitable marketing campaign.
As the Flamingos put together to face Japan within the closing, the President urged the gamers to stay centered, assured, and decided, assuring them of the prayers, goodwill, and unflinching help of the Nigerian nation.
“I encourage you to method the ultimate with the identical combating spirit and perception which have introduced you this far. I’ve confidence in your potential to make historical past by profitable the coveted world title.
“I name on all Nigerians to rally behind the younger ambassadors of the nation, whose achievements proceed to showcase Nigeria’s sporting excellence and encourage a brand new era of women to pursue their desires uninhibited.
“Once again, Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos!,” he added.
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