The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated Nigeria\u2019s U-17 women\u2019s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup in Morocco.\n<\/p>\n
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday\u2019s final at the Mohammed VI Football Academy complex in Rabat to emerge champions.\n<\/p>\n
In a congratulatory message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the victory as a landmark achievement that had brought immense pride and honour to Nigeria.\n<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cThis victory is a remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride and honour to our country. It is another landmark moment in Nigeria\u2019s football history.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Deputy Senate President, who is also the founder of Barau FC Kano, a club competing in the Nigerian Premier Football League, expressed particular delight at the achievement, stressing the need to identify, nurture and support young sporting talents. <\/p>\n
He commended the players for their determination, discipline, teamwork and fighting spirit, noting that their performance demonstrated the resilience and potential of Nigerian girls to compete successfully at the global level.<\/p>\n
Barau also applauded the technical crew, the Nigeria Football Federation and other officials for their contributions to the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n
He said the Flamingos\u2019 triumph would serve as an inspiration to young Nigerian girls to pursue excellence in sports and other fields of endeavour.\n<\/p>\n
The senator also rejoiced with President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians over the victory, describing it as a moment of national pride.\n<\/p>\n
He expressed confidence that the achievement would further encourage investment in grassroots sports development and provide opportunities for emerging talents across the country.\n <\/p>\n
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