Tinubu hails Flamingos’ historic U-17 World Cup victory

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, defeated Japan 2-1 on Saturday to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. According to Punch, Awawu Bashiru scored in the 39th minute and Oluebube Umejiaku scored in the 47th minute at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. Japan scored a late goal through Fuki Ito in the 80th minute, but the Flamingos maintained their lead to secure the victory.

The win makes Nigeria the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, and the first African country to win the tournament in both the men's and women's categories, according to Punch. President Bola Tinubu congratulated the team following the match.

Punch reported that First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu watched the final from her residence, where she was filmed cheering and chanting for the team.

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