Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Peter Obi praised the players for their determination, hard work and impressive performance, saying their achievement had brought pride and joy to Nigerians.
In a congratulatory message shared on his X handle on Saturday, he commended the team for representing Nigeria with distinction on the international stage.
“Thank you for raising our flag high and bringing immense joy to our nation. Your remarkable talent, resilience, hard work and dedication have earned you a special place in the hearts of Nigerians,” Peter Obi said.
He added that the victory demonstrated the potential of Nigerian youths to achieve great things through commitment and determination.
” You have made our nation proud, and we truly appreciate your outstanding efforts. Congratulations, champions!” he stated.
Peter Obi concluded his message by expressing optimism about the country’s future, saying, “A new Nigeria is possible.”
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Flamingos Make History with First U-17 World Cup Title
Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by winning their first FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title, defeating Japan 2-1 in the final played in Morocco on Saturday.
The victory also made Nigeria the first African country to win the tournament, with Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scoring the goals that secured the historic achievement.
Bashiru opened the scoring in the 39th minute after receiving an assist from Mary Dunstan. Her effort slipped through the hands of Japan’s goalkeeper, Kou Kadowaki, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead before the break.
Umejiaku extended Nigeria’s advantage just two minutes into the second half. She controlled a long pass from Esther Stephen before lifting the ball over the advancing goalkeeper to make it 2-0.
Japan responded in the 80th minute through Fuki Ito, who converted a pass from Anri Ito to reduce the deficit.
Despite Japan’s late pressure, the Flamingos held on to their advantage until the final whistle.
Flamingos Bounce Back From Opening Defeat
The victory completed an impressive turnaround for Nigeria, who lost their opening match 2-1 to Poland but recovered to win five consecutive games and lift the trophy.
They defeated Puerto Rico 2-0 in their second group match before recording a 3-1 victory over defending champions North Korea, ending the Asian side’s 18-match unbeaten run in regulation time at the competition.
The Flamingos continued their impressive run with a 2-1 win over Mexico in the Round of 16. They then edged Venezuela 1-0 through Azeezat Oduntan’s 89th-minute penalty to reach the semi-finals.
In the semi-final, Nigeria defeated Brazil 3-1, with Queen Joseph opening the scoring before Bashiru added two goals to secure the team’s place in the final.
Head coach Akeem Busari attributed the team’s turnaround to psychological support and renewed confidence, which helped the players regain their focus after the opening defeat.
Captain Harmony Chidi also expressed excitement about the opportunity to win the trophy, describing it as a moment the team would always remember.
Before travelling to Morocco, the Flamingos had already demonstrated their strength by winning the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire.
The team recorded five victories from five matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding just once.
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