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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the Flamingos’ World Cup triumph as a symbol of national hope and an encouraging sign for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team on its achievement and urged the Nigeria Football Federation and other sports stakeholders to sustain the players’ development.
He made the remarks while celebrating the team’s victory, which he said demonstrated what could be achieved through commitment and proper support.
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The Senate President linked the timing of the victory to the forthcoming general elections, suggesting that the team’s success was a positive omen for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“The timing of this victory coincides with the upcoming elections. The fact that you have won means that we have won the next election. For the President to receive this trophy from you means that he will receive the next election next year,” he said.
Akpabio also urged the NFF and the National Sports Commission to learn from the team’s achievement and strengthen support for women’s football.
“Things are changing. NFF and NSC must learn from what the girls team has done,” he said.
He called on the football federation to keep the team together, provide adequate welfare and organise regular competitions to improve the players’ skills.
“Do everything to keep this team together. Welfare and competitions must be organised for you to sharpen your skills,” he added.
The Senate President also expressed hope that the players would progress to the senior national team, the Super Falcons, and eventually compete for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
He described the Flamingos’ achievement as the beginning of greater opportunities for the players and assured them of the country’s continued support.
