President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Saturday, congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for making history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco.

In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu received the cheering news upon his return from campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, and hailed Nigeria’s maiden triumph as a proud moment for the nation and a landmark achievement for African women’s football.

“What wonderful news to return home to! Our young girls have conquered the world and given Nigerians everywhere another reason to celebrate our great country,” the President was quoted as saying.

“To our gallant Flamingos, I say congratulations. You have shown courage, discipline, determination and the Nigerian spirit of never giving up.

“I followed your journey throughout this tournament, and after your semi-final victory, you promised to bring the trophy home. Today, you have kept that promise. You believed in yourselves, fought for one another and carried our nation’s flag to the very top of the world.

“Your victory is an inspiration to millions of young Nigerian girls who dream of achieving greatness. You have shown them that with hard work, opportunity and determination, they too can reach the highest levels of achievement.

“Today, Nigeria celebrates you. You have written your names in gold, and your country is immensely proud of you.”

The President particularly applauded Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose goals secured the historic victory, while commending the entire squad for their exceptional teamwork throughout the tournament.

He also congratulated the coaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and the National Sports Commission, NSC, for their contributions to the team’s success.

Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to investing in grassroots sports development and expanding opportunities for young Nigerians, particularly girls, to discover, nurture and fulfill their potential.

“Congratulations once again, Flamingos,’ the President hailed the team. “Thank you for making Nigeria proud.”