{"id":10439,"date":"2026-11-05T22:15:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T22:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/tinubu-charges-flamingos-to-win-first-u-17-womens-world-cup-title-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T22:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T22:15:52","slug":"tinubu-charges-flamingos-to-win-first-u-17-womens-world-cup-title-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/tinubu-charges-flamingos-to-win-first-u-17-womens-world-cup-title-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu charges Flamingos to win first U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup title – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria\u2019s U-17 women\u2019s national team, the Flamingos<\/a>, to defeat Japan in Saturday\u2019s final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup in Morocco and win Nigeria\u2019s first title in the competition.\n<\/p>\n

Tinubu gave the charge after the Flamingos defeated Brazil 3-1 in Wednesday\u2019s semi-final to reach their first final of the tournament.\n<\/p>\n

The victory marked a historic milestone for Nigerian and African football, as the Flamingos became the first team from the continent to reach the final of the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup. Nigeria had previously finished third in 2022, while Ghana achieved the same position in 2012.\n<\/p>\n

In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President\u2019s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,\u00a0 said the players had brought joy to Nigerians at home and abroad.\n<\/p>\n

He urged the young players to maintain the determination and confidence that had taken them to the final, expressing belief in their ability to win the trophy.<\/p>\n

\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,\u201d Tinubu said.\n<\/p>\n

The President also called on Nigerians to rally behind the team ahead of their decisive encounter with Japan, noting that their performance had showcased the country\u2019s sporting potential and inspired young girls to pursue their ambitions.\n<\/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,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos will face Japan in Saturday\u2019s final after the Asian side edged defending champions North Korea on penalties in the other semi-final.\n<\/p>\n

Nigeria are seeking to improve on their previous best performance at the tournament, a third-place finish at the 2022 edition in India, by winning the title for the first time.<\/p>\n

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