By Becky Momodu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, to defeat Japan and make history by winning the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Tinubu gave the charge ahead of Saturday’s final, urging the players to sustain the determination, confidence and fighting spirit that have taken them to the final of the competition.
The Flamingos secured their place in the final after defeating Brazil 3-1 in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Wednesday night.
With the victory, the Nigerian side moved a step closer to becoming the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed confidence in the team’s ability to clinch the historic title.
“I encourage you to approach the final with the same fighting spirit and belief that have brought you this far. I have confidence in your ability to make history by winning the coveted world title,” Tinubu said.
The Flamingos will take on Japan at Pitch 3 of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Nigerian time on Saturday.
The encounter presents Nigeria with an opportunity to secure its first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title and make history for African football.
