The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dedicated the Flamingos’ historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acknowledging his continued support for the country’s national teams.
Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the NFF’s acting General Secretary, said the victory reflected the President’s commitment to Nigerian football and his encouragement of the national teams.
“This victory has been made possible by the support and special love shown to all the national teams at every point in time by His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The Father of the Nation has continued to be a father for all, and we are grateful for his love and encouragement all the time,” Ikpeme said.
Following the Flamingos’ historic triumph on Saturday night, President Tinubu directed the National Sports Commission (NSC) to settle the outstanding bonuses and allowances owed to the players and officials.
The victory marks a historic milestone for Nigeria, making the country the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
The achievement also establishes Nigeria as the only African country to have won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Nigeria’s male U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, have won the competition a record five times, in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015
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