“What Wonderful News, Proud Moment For Nigeria” – Tinubu Hails Flamingos’ World Cup Triumph

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic 2–1 victory over Japan in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The victory made the Flamingos the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, earning Nigeria a historic place in the competition’s record books.

Tinubu, in a statement issued after returning from official engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers states on Saturday, described the team’s achievement as a proud moment for the country.

The President said he saw First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, watching the final keenly as they returned from their engagements.

“What wonderful news to return home to, and what a proud moment for Nigeria!” he said.
Congratulating the players, Tinubu said their victory had brought immense honour to Nigeria and the African continent.

“Our young girls have conquered the world, made history and brought immense honour to Nigeria and the African continent,” he said.

The President said he had followed the team’s progress throughout the tournament in Morocco and recalled their promise after winning the semi-final to bring the trophy home.

According to him, the players fulfilled that promise through courage, discipline and unwavering belief in themselves.

He noted that the achievement went beyond football, saying it would inspire millions of young Nigerian girls to pursue their ambitions and compete at the highest level.

“Millions of young Nigerian girls will look at what you have achieved and know that they, too, can dream big, compete with the best and reach the pinnacle of their chosen fields,” Tinubu said.

He congratulated the players, coaching crew, Nigeria Football Federation, National Sports Commission and others who contributed to the team’s success.

“On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I salute our world champions. You have written a glorious new chapter in our nation’s sporting history,” the President said, adding ” Nigeria celebrates you. I celebrate you,” he added.