Flamingos’ World Cup victory Nigeria’s pride — Barau
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-world-cup-victory-nigerias-pride-barau/
Nigeria's U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, secured a historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. The team emerged triumphant over Japan with a 2-1 scoreline in the final at the Mohammed VI Football Academy complex in Rabat. The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, expressed immense pride and honor in the achievement, declaring it a landmark moment in Nigeria's football history.
Barau praised the players' determination, discipline, teamwork, and fighting spirit, highlighting their resilience and potential to compete globally. He also commended the technical crew, the Nigeria Football Federation, and other officials for their contributions to the team's success. Senator Barau viewed the victory as an inspiration for young Nigerian girls to strive for excellence in sports and other fields.
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