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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, after their victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the coaching crew and everyone whose hard work and support contributed to the team’s successful campaign.
The victory secured the team a place in the final, where they will face Japan. Tinubu described the achievement as remarkable, saying it had brought pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.
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As the Flamingos prepare for the final, Tinubu urged the players to remain focused, confident and determined. He also assured them of the nation’s prayers, goodwill and support.
“I encourage you to approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief that have brought you this far. I have confidence in your ability to make history by winning the coveted world title,” he said.
The President also called on Nigerians to support the team as they pursue the trophy.
“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,” he added.
Tinubu further expressed confidence in the team’s ability to win the tournament, declaring, “Once again, Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos!”
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES FLAMINGOS ON HISTORIC QUALIFICATION FOR U-17 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP FINAL
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their impressive victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The President describes the team’s qualification for the final as a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.
He also applauds the coaching crew and all those whose hard work and support contributed to the team’s successful campaign.
As the Flamingos prepare to face Japan in the final, the President urges the players to remain focused, confident, and determined, assuring them of the prayers, goodwill, and unflinching support of the Nigerian nation.
“I encourage you to approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief that have brought you this far. I have confidence in your ability to make history by winning 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.
“Once again, Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos!,” he adds.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 5, 2026
— Bayo Onanuga, OON, CON (@aonanuga1956) November 5, 2026
