Okpebholo Hails Flamingos World Cup Qualification, Hands Relief Materials To Fire Victims
- On Wednesday, Nigeria's U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, defeated Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals to reach their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final in Morocco.
- This victory marks the first time an African team has reached the final of the competition, representing a significant milestone for Nigeria and African Football.
- Queen Joseph opened the scoring in the 56th minute, while Awawu Bashiru struck in the 71st and 80th minutes to secure the 3-1 victory against the South Americans.
- President Bola Tinubu and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo congratulated the team, applauding the Flamingos' tactical discipline and resilience throughout the tournament.
- Japan awaits the Flamingos in the final this Saturday, November 7, 2026, as FIFA President Patrice Motsepe travels to Rabat to watch the match.
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Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe Congratulates Nigeria's 'Flamingos' Following Their Historic Qualification to the Final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Dr Patrice Motsepe has congratulated Nigeria Women's U-17 National Team after they qualified for the Final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026.
U-17 WWC: Tinubu Urges Flamingos To Make History Against Japan
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, to make history by defeating Japan in Saturday’s final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Tinubu made the call while congratulating the team on reaching the final after defeating Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final. In a statement issued on […] U-17 WWC: Tinubu Urges Flamingos To Make History Against Japan is first published on The Whistle…
Tinubu congratulates Flamingos on historic World Cup final qualification - Lagos Television
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their victory over Brazil to secure a place in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The President described the achievement as a remarkable milestone that has brought pride and joy to Nigerians at home...
Tinubu hails Flamingos on historic qualification for U-17 Women 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
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