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Tinubu congratulates Flamingos on qualification for U-17 World Cup final

Tinubu congratulates Flamingos on qualification for U-17 World Cup final
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President BolaTinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. “I call on all Nigerians to rally behind the young ambassadors of the nation, whose achievements continue to showcase Nigeria’s sporting excellence and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their dreams uninhibited,” the President stated.
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  • ✦The President described the team’s qualification for the final as a remarkable achievement that had brought immense pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.
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Wednesday:President BolaTinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.Thursday:In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also applauded the coaching crew and everyone whose hard work and support contributed to the team’s successful campaign.
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  • ✦President BolaTinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
  • ✦“I call on all Nigerians to rally behind the young ambassadors of the nation, whose achievements continue to showcase Nigeria’s sporting excellence and inspire a new generation of girls to pursue their dreams uninhibited,” the President stated.
  • ✦The President described the team’s qualification for the final as a remarkable achievement that had brought immense pride and joy to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad.
Key Facts:Wednesday: President BolaTinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.Thursday: In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu also applauded the coaching crew and everyone whose hard work and support contributed to the team’s successful campaign.
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final.

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President BolaTinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

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