{
  "id": 18962848,
  "title": "Flamingos' feat: NAWOJ demands sustained investment in girls' sports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/flamingos-feat-nawoj-demands-sustained-investment-in-girls-sports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T14:38:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/08/flamingos-feat-nawoj-demands-sustained-investment-in-girls-sports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for continued investment in women's football after Nigeria's U-17 women's team, known as the Flamingos, showcased impressive skills on the global stage. In a statement released on Sunday, the Ogun State Chapter of NAWOJ highlighted the team's courageous and disciplined performance, underscoring the potential of Nigerian girls when provided with opportunities and support.\n\nMorenikeji Sobaloju, the Chairperson of NAWOJ, emphasized that this achievement transcends football, stressing that sustained investment in female participation in sports is crucial for promoting gender equality, boosting confidence, and empowering young women. While NAWOJ acknowledged the efforts of the Federal Government and the National Sports Commission to revitalize the sports sector, the association urged authorities to take actions beyond mere celebration.\n\nThe organization urged for enhanced facilities, adequate welfare for athletes and coaches, and increased funding for grassroots sports within schools and communities, where numerous talented girls remain unrecognized. NAWOJ also appealed to the media to provide consistent coverage of female athletes, not solely during major victories. The statement concluded by calling for increased investment in grassroots sports development, especially in areas where many promising young girls lack access to facilities, funding, and institutional support.",
  "summary": "The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, has urged the Federal Government to sustain investment in women's football following the outstanding performance of Nigeria's U-17 female team, the Flamingos, on the international stage. In a statement on Sunday, the Ogun State Chapter of the association said the team's display of courage and discipline was proof […] Flamingos' feat: NAWOJ…",
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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."
}