The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final in Rabat to become the first African country to win the tournament, delivering Nigeria’s maiden title in the competition.
In a statement, Adeniyi described the achievement as a moment of immense pride for Nigeria and the African continent, saying the players had given millions of young Nigerians a reason to dream bigger.
He said the victory demonstrated how dedication, hard work and collective effort could turn ambitious goals into reality.
Adeniyi also highlighted the team’s depth, noting that five different Nigerian players received Player of the Match awards across five matches during the tournament.
According to him, the achievement showed the quality within the squad and offered encouragement for the future of women’s football in Nigeria.
He commended the technical crew for their commitment, preparation and mentorship, saying their contribution was instrumental in developing the players and guiding them to the historic achievement.
Adeniyi further said the team’s success should encourage greater investment in grassroots sports and youth development, particularly initiatives that provide young female athletes with opportunities to develop their talents.
The Flamingos’ triumph marks a significant milestone for Nigerian and African women’s football. Nigeria had previously finished third at the 2022 edition in India, its best performance before the 2026 victory.
The team reached the final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in the semi-finals, before overcoming Japan to claim the title.
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