President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates 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.
The President describes the workforce’s qualification for the ultimate as a exceptional achievement that has introduced immense satisfaction and pleasure to tens of millions of Nigerians at house and overseas.
He additionally applauds the teaching crew and all these whose laborious work and assist contributed to the workforce’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 assist 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 skill 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 era of ladies to pursue their desires 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
