President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, on their historic victory at the just concluded FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final of the match on Saturday in Rabat.
Akpabio, in a statement issued by his Media Office and signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, described the team as Nigeria’s Golden Girls for making the country proud.
He said the triumph had made Nigeria the first African nation to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing the achievement as a landmark moment for the country and the African continent.
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The Senate President commended the players, coaches and technical crew for their exceptional talent, determination, discipline, teamwork and fighting spirit, noting that their performance reflected the true Nigerian spirit.
According to him, the victory has not only brought honour to Nigeria but also inspired millions of young girls across Africa to dream big and aspire to greatness.
Akpabio said the Flamingos had won the hearts of Nigerians and established themselves as history makers on the global football stage.
He congratulated the players, coaches, technical crew and everyone who contributed to the historic success, adding that the team had raised the Nigerian flag high.
