Busari relishes Flamingos’ World Cup triumph
Head coach Hakeem Busari has praised the character and fighting spirit of Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, where they defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final in Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/japan-coach-salutes-flamingos-3/
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final held in Morocco on Saturday. Head coach Hakeem Busari praised the team's fighting spirit and character following the win, according to Punch. The achievement drew congratulations from several figures, including President Bola Tinubu, NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Senator Neda Imasuen, reported by BusinessDay Nigeria and Punch Nigeria.
While 3News notes that FIFA covers travel and board for 29-member delegations rather than paying prize money at youth World Cups, the Flamingos received US$50,000.
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