Flamingos Make History as First African U-17 Women's World Cup Champions
Nigeria's Flamingos defeated Japan in the final in Rabat, Morocco, becoming the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Senate President Godswill Akpabio hailed the team as "Nigeria's Golden Girls," calling the victory a proud moment for the entire continent. In a statement signed by his media aide Anietie Ekong, Akpabio commended the players' talent, determination, resilience, and teamwork, saying they've inspired a generation of young girls across Nigeria and Africa to dream big.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo echoed the praise, lauding the Flamingos' courage, discipline, and winning mentality. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Patrick Akhere Ebojele, Okpebholo said the team demonstrated the resilience associated with the Nigerian spirit and urged them to sustain their winning ways as worthy ambassadors, assuring continued support from Edo State.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino also congratulated the historic champions. The triumph underscores the growing potential of women's football in Nigeria and writes a new chapter in the country's sporting history.
Will this breakthrough finally catalyze sustained investment and structured grassroots development for women's football across Nigeria?