{"id":11281,"date":"2026-11-06T19:02:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T19:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/u-17-world-cup-ndc-urges-flamingos-to-beat-japan\/"},"modified":"2026-11-06T19:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T19:02:29","slug":"u-17-world-cup-ndc-urges-flamingos-to-beat-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/06\/u-17-world-cup-ndc-urges-flamingos-to-beat-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"U-17 World Cup: NDC urges Flamingos to beat Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Nigeria Democratic Congress on Friday congratulated the national Under-17 women\u2019s football team, the Flamingos, on their historic qualification for the final of the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup, urging the players to complete their remarkable campaign by winning the trophy for Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n

The party described the team\u2019s achievement as a source of national pride and a welcome relief to millions of Nigerians amid the country\u2019s economic difficulties.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos booked their place in the final after defeating Brazil\u2019s Samba Queens 3-1, handing the South Americans their first defeat in the competition in Morocco.<\/p>\n

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Flamingos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

In a statement issued in Abuja, the NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, praised the players for their resilience, determination and fighting spirit, particularly their recovery from a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group match.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cYou did our country proud. Your victories have lifted Nigerians from the hunger, poverty, and sadness that the ruinous policies of the ruling party has imposed on them.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Director described the team\u2019s journey to the final as impressive, recalling their 3-1 victory over two-time champions, North Korea, in the group stage, which ended the Asian side\u2019s eight-year unbeaten run in the competition.\n<\/p>\n

The Flamingos subsequently defeated Mexico 2-1 in the Round of 16, edged Venezuela 1-0 in the quarter-finals and overwhelmed Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n

As the team prepares to face Japan in Saturday\u2019s final, the NDC urged the players to remain focused and make history by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup.\n<\/p>\n

The statement added, \u201cThe NDC and Nigerians are fully behind you. A new Nigeria is POssible with NDC.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

Source: <\/p>\n

Punch Newspapers – Latest News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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