Ebonyi Lawmaker Hails Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Victory
…Says Triumph Justifies Nwifuru’s Investment in Sports The member representing Abakaliki North Constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Chidi Nwoke, has congratulated Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, on their historic victory at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nwoke described the team's triumph as a landmark achievement that has brought honour to Nigeria and Africa, noting that the victory makes Nigeria the first African country to win the prestigious trophy. He said the remarkable feat underscored the importance of sustained investment in sports development, particularly at the grassroots level. The lawmaker who isa Chairman committee on Youths development and Sports also noted that the achievement justified the commitment of Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, to sports development through investments aimed at discovering, nurturing and empowering young sporting talents. He urged the state government and other st...
