* Congratulates group for historic qualification for cup ultimate in Morocco
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s U-17 girls’s nationwide soccer group, the Flamingos, to go for the gold as they meet Japan within the ultimate of the 2026 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The president, in a launch issued on Thursday by his Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, instructed the younger feminine footballers: “Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos.”
As the Flamingos put together to face Japan within the ultimate, Tinubu urged the gamers to stay centered, 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 preventing spirit and perception which have introduced you this far. I’ve confidence in your skill to make historical past by profitable 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.”
The president congratulated the Flamingos on their spectacular victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
He described the group’s qualification for the ultimate as a exceptional achievement that has introduced immense delight and pleasure to thousands and thousands of Nigerians at dwelling and overseas.
Tinubu additionally applauded the teaching crew and all these whose onerous work and assist contributed to the group’s profitable marketing campaign.
