{"id":10088,"date":"2026-11-05T15:15:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/u17wwc-tinubu-urges-flamingos-to-stay-focused-ahead-of-the-final\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T15:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T15:15:46","slug":"u17wwc-tinubu-urges-flamingos-to-stay-focused-ahead-of-the-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/u17wwc-tinubu-urges-flamingos-to-stay-focused-ahead-of-the-final\/","title":{"rendered":"U17WWC: Tinubu urges Flamingos to stay focused ahead of the final"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"U17WWC:<\/p>\n

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja<\/strong><\/p>\n

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria\u2019s U-17 women\u2019s national football team, the Flamingos, on their impressive victory over Brazil in Wednesday\u2019s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup in Morocco.<\/p>\n

The president described the team\u2019s qualification for the final as a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.<\/p>\n

President Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, applauded the coaching crew and all those whose hard work and support contributed to the team\u2019s successful campaign.<\/p>\n

As the Flamingos prepare to face Japan in the final, the President urges the players to remain focused, confident, and determined, assuring them of the prayers, goodwill, and unflinching support of the Nigerian nation.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cI encourage you to approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief that have brought you this far. I have confidence in your ability to make history by winning the coveted world title.<\/p>\n

\u201cI call on all Nigerians to rally behind the young ambassadors of the nation, whose achievements continue to showcase Nigeria\u2019s sporting excellence and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their dreams uninhibited.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce again, Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos!\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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