{"id":9980,"date":"2026-11-05T13:45:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T13:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/tinubu-congratulates-flamingos-on-qualification-for-u-17-world-cup-final\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T13:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T13:45:45","slug":"tinubu-congratulates-flamingos-on-qualification-for-u-17-world-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/tinubu-congratulates-flamingos-on-qualification-for-u-17-world-cup-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu congratulates Flamingos on qualification for U-17 World Cup final"},"content":{"rendered":"<div readability=\"67.423982869379\">\n<p>President BolaTinubu has congratulated Nigeria\u2019s U-17 women\u2019s national football team, the Flamingos, following their victory over Brazil in Wednesday\u2019s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup in Morocco.\n<\/p>\n<p>The President described the team\u2019s qualification for the final as a remarkable achievement that had brought immense pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.\n<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also applauded the coaching crew and everyone whose hard work and support contributed to the team\u2019s successful campaign.\n<\/p>\n<p>As the Flamingos prepare to face Japan in the final, the President urged the players to remain focused, confident and determined, assuring them of the support and goodwill of Nigerians.<\/p>\n<p>\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 he said. <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tinubu also called on Nigerians to rally behind the young players, describing them as worthy ambassadors whose achievements continue to showcase the country\u2019s sporting excellence.\n<\/p>\n<p>\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 the President stated.<\/p>\n<p>He further expressed confidence in the team\u2019s ability to clinch the trophy, urging the players to give their best in the decisive encounter.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce again, Nigeria is proud of you. Go for the trophy, Flamingos!\u201d he added.\n                    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div readability=\"14.852589641434\">\n<p> All rights reserved. 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