VIDEO: Oluremi Tinubu receives Flamingos in Aso Villa after World Cup triumph
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has received Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, at the Aso Villa following their historic FIFA U-17 World Cup win. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-oluremi-tinubu-receives-flamingos-in-aso-villa-after-world-cup-triumph/
On Wednesday, Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, welcomed the country's U-17 women's national football team, known as the Flamingos, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja after their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. The team received bouquets of flowers from the First Lady in celebration of their achievement.
The Flamingos clinched the title on Saturday by defeating Japan 2-1 in the final held in Rabat, Morocco, becoming the first African team to win the prestigious competition. Nigerian goalkeeper Awawu Bashiru scored the opening goal in the 39th minute, followed by teammate Oluebube Umejiaku's goal shortly after the restart. Despite Japan's late goal by Fuki Ito, the Nigerian team managed to secure the victory, showcasing their resilience, teamwork, and determination.
President Bola Tinubu had previously congratulated the team, hailing the win as a historic moment for Nigeria and African women's football, and commending the players' courage, discipline, and performance.
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