President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national 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.

The victory makes Nigeria the first African country to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s Women’s World Cup title.

In a congratulatory message, President Tinubu described the achievement as a proud moment for Nigeria and the African continent, saying the young players had conquered the world and brought immense honour to the country.

The President disclosed that he witnessed the final moments of the match alongside the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, shortly after their return from official engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States.

He recalled the team’s promise after their semi-final victory to bring the trophy home, noting that they had fulfilled it through courage, discipline and unwavering belief.

President Tinubu said the triumph would inspire millions of young Nigerian girls to dream big, compete internationally and pursue excellence in their chosen fields.

He congratulated the players, coaching crew, Nigeria Football Federation, National Sports Commission and everyone who contributed to the historic achievement.

The President, on behalf of the Federal Government and people of Nigeria, saluted the Flamingos as world champions, describing their victory as a glorious new chapter in the nation’s sporting history.