Oluremi Tinubu Celebrates Flamingos After Historic U-17 World Cup Triumph

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated the country’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Nigerian side defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final, November 7, to become the first African nation to win the prestigious youth women’s football competition.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the First Lady praised the players for their determination, resilience and team spirit, noting that their journey to the title demonstrated their ability to overcome setbacks and perform under pressure.

In her congratulatory message, Tinubu highlighted how the team recovered from an opening defeat to secure six consecutive victories on their way to lifting the trophy.

She described the achievement as a major source of pride for Nigeria, adding that the victory had further strengthened Africa’s position in international women’s football.

The First Lady also commended the players for their dedication and hard work, saying their remarkable performance had once again placed Nigeria in the global spotlight.

Tinubu further expressed pride in the team’s historic accomplishment, noting that their success had elevated the country and the African continent to a new level in women’s football.

She also recognised the contributions of the coaching staff and technical crew, praising their efforts in guiding the young Nigerian players throughout the tournament.

The Flamingos’ triumph marks a significant milestone in African football history, as Nigeria becomes the first country from the continent to claim the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title.