GTI Group Congratulates Flamingos on Historic World Cup Triumph
GTI Group, strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), have joined many soccer-loving Nigerians, fans and organisations in congratulating Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, on their
GTI Group, a strategic partner to the Nigeria Premier Football League, joined the celebrations of Nigeria's U-17 Women's National Team, the Flamingos, after their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos claimed their first-ever title in the competition, following a 2–1 win over Japan in Rabat, Morocco, with goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku.
GTI Head of Media & Publicity, Mr Andrew Ekejiuba, praised the team for their courage, resilience, discipline, determination, and fighting spirit, highlighting their achievement as a significant milestone in Nigerian and African football history. Ekejiuba emphasized that the victory should serve as a source of national pride, restoring hope and demonstrating Nigeria's abundant talent in football.
He also urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to build on this success by creating a sustainable structure for women's football development, involving various stakeholders, including the government, private investors, and football administrators. Ekejiuba stressed that the Flamingos' triumph should be a catalyst for sustained dominance in African and global women's football, inspiring future generations of Nigerian female footballers.
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