Historic Glory: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Hails Flamingos' World Cup Triumph

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has showered praises on the national U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, following their groundbreaking victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

In a historic showdown on Saturday, the Flamingos triumphed over Japan with a 2–1 victory in the final. This monumental win makes them the very first African nation to ever lift the prestigious FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup trophy.

In her official congratulatory statement, Senator Tinubu commended the team for their incredible mental toughness. After stumbling in their opening match, the girls bounced back with remarkable resilience, stringing together six consecutive victories to claim the global crown.

"Your path to victory was not an easy one. You shrugged off your shaky start and took on the world, winning six matches in a row on your way to the golden trophy, confirming what others already know—that Nigerians are world beaters," the First Lady noted.

Highlighting the historic magnitude of the win, the First Lady expressed immense pride in how the squad's dedication has elevated the nation—and the entire African continent—to the summit of international women's football.

Pinnacle of Success: Placing Nigeria and Africa at the absolute peak of global youth football.

National Pride: Reaffirming the talent, hard work, and indomitable team spirit that makes Nigeria a global force in sports.

Concluding her message, Senator Tinubu extended heartfelt appreciation to the coaching staff and technical crew whose strategic brilliance guided the team to their unforgettable campaign. "I celebrate you, dear Flamingos, the Head Coach, and the entire technical team. I say well done," she stated.