{
  "id": 18326651,
  "title": "U-17 World Cup Final: Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/u-17-world-cup-final-tinubu-congratulates-flamingos",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:43:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/u-17-world-cup-final-tinubu-congratulates-flamingos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his congratulations to Nigeria's U-17 women's national football team, the Flamingos, for their victory against Brazil in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup held in Morocco. This achievement, highlighted by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, was described by the President as a \"remarkable achievement that has brought immense pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.\"\n\nOnanuga commended not only the team but also the coaching staff and all the individuals who have contributed to the team's success. Ahead of the final match, Tinubu urged the players to maintain their focus, confidence, and determination, promising them the prayers, goodwill, and unwavering support of the Nigerian nation. He encouraged the team to continue with the same fighting spirit and belief that has propelled them thus far, expressing confidence in their ability to win the world title.\n\nAddressing the entire nation, Tinubu called on all Nigerians to rally behind the young ambassadors of the country, whose accomplishments reflect Nigeria's sporting prowess and serve as inspiration for a new generation of girls to pursue their dreams without hesitation. He concluded by reiterating Nigeria's pride in the Flamingos and challenging them to \"Go for the trophy, Flamingos!\"",
  "summary": "President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their impressive victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a statement on Thursday. Onanuga quoted […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}