Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, have expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Nigerians for their support following their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory.
The team’s captain, Harmony Chidi, and Head Coach, Akeem Busari, also acknowledged the contributions of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and other key stakeholders towards their successful campaign.
In an update shared on X, the NSC said the players and coaching crew thanked the President, the First Lady, the commission and Nigerians for their encouragement throughout the tournament.
The team also confirmed that all their earned allowances and bonuses, covering matches from the first round to the final, had been fully paid.
The Flamingos made history after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The triumph represents a significant milestone for Nigerian and African women’s football, while serving as an inspiration to young girls aspiring to excel in the sport.
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Source: X | NatSportsComm https://t.co/uKtk04VWUL
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