* Congratulates group for historic qualification for cup remaining in Morocco
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s U-17 girls’s nationwide soccer group, the Flamingos, to go for the gold as they meet Japan within the remaining of the 2026 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The president, in a launch issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, informed the younger feminine footballers: “Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos.”
As the Flamingos put together to face Japan within the remaining, Tinubu urged the gamers to stay targeted, 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 preventing spirit and perception which have introduced you this far. I’ve confidence in your means to make historical past by successful the coveted world title.
“I call on all Nigerians to rally behind the young ambassadors of the nation, whose achievements continue to showcase Nigeria’s sporting excellence and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their dreams uninhibited.”
The president congratulated the Flamingos on their spectacular victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
He described the group’s qualification for the ultimate as a exceptional achievement that has introduced immense satisfaction and pleasure to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians at dwelling and overseas.
Tinubu additionally applauded the teaching crew and all these whose onerous work and help contributed to the group’s profitable marketing campaign.
