Nwifuru Congratulates Flamingos On Historical U-17 World Cup Victory
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has congratulated Nigeria's Under-17 Women's National Football Team, the Flamingos, following their historic 2-1 victory over Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco. Nigeria defeated Japan on Saturday, November 7, to win the competition for the first time, becoming the first African country to clinch the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title. In a congratulatory statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, Governor Nwifuru described the victory as a defining moment in Nigeria's sporting history and a source of immense national pride. He noted that the achievement had elevated Nigeria and the African continent on the global women's football stage. The governor commended the determination, discipline, courage and team spirit displayed by the young Nigerian players, saying their resilience throughout the competition culminated in their historic triumph over Japan. He particu...
