‘This victory goes beyond trophy’ – Flamingos Coach celebrates historic U-17 World Cup triumph
In a message of appreciation released on his social media pages on Tuesday evening, after Nigeria's landmark achievement, Busari described the opportunity to serve the country and make history through dedication, passion and teamwork as a privilege he would forever cherish. The post ‘This victory goes beyond trophy’ – Flamingos Coach celebrates historic U-17 World Cup triumph appeared first on…
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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