President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s U-17 ladies’s nationwide soccer staff, 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.
The President describes the staff’s qualification for the ultimate as a outstanding achievement that has introduced immense delight and pleasure to hundreds of thousands of Nigerians at residence and overseas.
He additionally applauds the teaching crew and all these whose onerous work and help contributed to the staff’s profitable marketing campaign.
As the Flamingos put together to face Japan within the remaining, the President urges 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 strategy the ultimate with the identical combating spirit and perception which have introduced you this far. I’ve confidence in your capability to make historical past by successful 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 technology of women to pursue their goals uninhibited.
“Once again, Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos!,” he provides.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 5, 2026
