Women's football advocate and grassroots football enthusiast, Moses Nagogo Bako, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to host Nigeria's victorious U-17 women's national team, the Flamingos, at the Presidential Villa following their historic FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup triumph.

Bako urged the President to extend the recognition to the players, coaches, technical crew and entire backroom staff, stressing that everyone who contributed to the achievement deserves to be celebrated and rewarded for bringing pride and honour to the country.

Widely regarded as an unsung talent scout for Nigeria's national youth women's teams, Bako has consistently championed opportunities for emerging female footballers through his presence at the NWFL Championship, Nationwide League and grassroots competitions.

He regularly follows talent-discovery platforms and tournaments, including HerGame National, Judith Chime Championship, WAFA, NAWFA, SEWFA and SOSAWFA, where young players showcase their abilities and seek pathways into the national teams.

However, Bako appealed to Tinubu to ensure that the celebration of the current champions does not overshadow the achievements of the 2022 Flamingos squad, which won bronze at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India.

He maintained that the bronze medallists equally brought honour to Nigeria and deserved national recognition for their achievement.

"Mr. President, please host these champions. Celebrate the girls, their coaches, and everyone who contributed to this historic achievement. But as we celebrate today's champions, let us also remember the 2022 team that won bronze. They, too, deserve to be celebrated."

Bako stressed that recognising past achievements alongside present successes would inspire young footballers, strengthen confidence in women's football and demonstrate that Nigeria values its sporting heroes and heroines.

He added that the country must not only celebrate winners but also acknowledge those who paved the way while continuing to invest in the future of women's football.

He called for a collective commitment to celebrating the current champions, honouring the 2022 bronze medallists and recognising individuals and organisations contributing to the discovery and development of future Super Falcons stars.